Massive ‘Hands Off!’ Protests Challenge Trump and Musk’s Agenda

🛑 “Hands Off!” Protests Sweep the Nation: Millions Rally Against Trump & Musk’s Agenda

On April 5, 2025, millions of Americans took to the streets in over 1,400 cities for the “Hands Off!” protests—the largest coordinated demonstration of Trump’s second term. The movement, backed by over 150 progressive organizations, unions, and civil rights groups, is pushing back against sweeping federal cuts, authoritarian overreach, and the growing influence of Elon Musk in government. (Hands Off protests)

Protesters rallied against:

• Massive cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
• Union-busting and federal job eliminations led by Musk’s DOGE initiative
• Tariffs destabilizing the economy
• Attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants, and democratic institutions (Hands Off protests)

Major rallies erupted in Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, with international solidarity marches in cities like London, Paris, and Ottawa. Speakers included Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and labor leaders from the AFL-CIO and AFGE. (‘Hands Off!’: Millions of Anti-Trump Protesters Take to US Streets, Hands Off protests)

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