In what organizers call the largest single-day protest against former President Donald Trump since his return to the national stage, over 1,200 demonstrations are taking place across the United States this Saturday. The protests are directed at the Trump administration’s conservative reforms and its controversial alliance with tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Cities from New York to San Francisco are bracing for waves of demonstrators, with organizers saying the goal is to “defend democracy and resist billionaire-driven authoritarianism.”
Trump’s rapid rollout of policies since reassuming influence in Republican circles—including revived tax cuts and a sweeping 10% tariff that many argue disrupts global trade norms—has sparked sharp reactions.
The Senate Republicans recently passed legislation to move forward with Trump’s tax agenda, stirring economic and political concerns. Meanwhile, U.S. Customs has begun enforcing the controversial tariffs, prompting global backlash.
This wave of dissent also comes amid a series of legal and human rights controversies, including a court-ordered return of a wrongly deported Maryland man from El Salvador—further fueling outrage over the administration’s immigration stance.
As demonstrations continue, the public response sends a clear message: millions of Americans remain deeply concerned about Trump’s vision for the country—and they’re making it known in the streets.
