Nationwide Fury: Anti-Trump Protests Erupt Across the U.S.

Anger over Trump's proposals, including large government cuts, sweeping tariffs, and immigration crackdowns, sparked the "Hands Off!" movement, which has over 1,200 events planned across the country.

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More than 20,000 people rallied in Washington, D.C., despite the rain, to protest Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts.

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Wayne Hoffman, 73, believes Trump's tariffs would harm the economy. Cindy Prusik is concerned that her retirement assets, as well as the future of her grandchildren, are at stake.

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Kyle, a 20-year-old Trump supporter, faced the D.C. demonstration alone. "Most people aren't too hostile," he added when discussing with the audience.

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From Berlin to London, anti-Trump Americans protested outside US embassies and Tesla shops, condemning global taxes and policy shifts.

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While protesters erupted, Trump spent the day golfing in Florida. The White House supported him, saying he would preserve Social Security and Medicare.

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Critics have linked Trump's actions to Project 2025, a goal to reorganize government. Supporters applaud his brave disturbance. The protests indicate a growing divide.

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With impeachment threats looming and rallies spreading, the "Hands Off!" campaign promises to continue fighting. Is this the beginning of a broader reckoning?

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