'Hands Off': Why Americans protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk - in 5 key points | Today news

Thousands of Americans, who joined protesters abroad, went into the streets on Saturday in what organizers called the biggest protest against Donald Trump since his return to the White House in January. The “Hands Off!” Movement, backed by more than 150 activist groups, targeted Trump and his adviser Elon Musk for what critics describe as a greasy, conservative grabbing. This is why protesters take up the streets – set out in 5 key points: 1. A national day of resistance More than 1,200 coordinated protests were held in all 50 states – as well as in Canada, Mexico and cities in Europe. The rallies are an indication of what organizers expect to be the biggest one-day protest of Trump’s second term, reflecting the increasing opposition to its fast fire policy action and conservative agenda. 2. Backlash against project 2025 and executive orders that protesters contract against Trump’s number of executive orders, which according to critics, according to project 2025, corresponds-a right-wing blueprint to review the federal government, expand presidential power and dissolve the most important protection of the public service. Many people consider these actions as threats to democratic institutions and civil rights. 3. Global Solidarity against Trump’s agenda before protests in the US kicked off, there were already protests in Berlin, Paris, London and other European cities. American expatriates and allies abroad expressed Solidarity with the movement and condemned Trump’s policy as authoritarian and destructive to democracy. 4. Who is behind the movement? Progressive groups, including indivisible, Moveon, Greenpeace, Human Rights Campaign, and the International Union (Service Employers International Union (SEIU), are the forefront of the protests. Policy processes: From social security to protesters in Gaza, calling a wide variety of concerns -of the fear that Trump will risk Social Security and Medicaid, to anger over his position on immigration, LGBTQ+ rights and labor protection. commit human rights issues.