Over 1,300 Nationwide 'Hands Off!' Protests Takes Aim at Trump’s Policies and Musk
Millions participated in 'Hands Off!' protests against Trump, critiquing policies, Project 2025, and Musk’s influence in ten of thousands of demonstrations nationwide.
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The Trump administration has spent its first 75 days in office trying to overwhelm us, to make us feel powerless, so that we will fall in line, accept the ransacking of our government, the raiding of our social safety net, and the dismantling of our democracy.
Protesters Demand End to Trump-Musk Power Grab in Nationwide “Hands Off” Marches
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Opposition activists have staged nationwide demonstrations against Trump and Musk several times since Trump returned to office, but Saturday's appears the biggest yet.
Kamala Harris reacts to "Hands Off!" Protests against Trump's admin
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The protest organizers warn that what Trump and Musk are up to "is not just corruption" and "not just mismanagement," but something far more sinister.
'Not a king!' Millions march against Trump in nationwide 'hands off' protests
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The demonstration in the nation’s capital was just one component of a heavily coordinated event duplicated in cities across the United States.
Nationwide Event Draws Anti-Trump Protesters in Cities Across US
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Taken together, the “Hands Off” protests were the largest act of defiance yet against Trump’s second presidency.
Scenes From the Nationwide Hands Off Protests Against Trump and Musk
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Saturday's protests appeared to be the most widespread to date of Trump's second term.
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As part of a “Hands Off!” Rally.
Thousands of Protesters Gather for 'Hands Off!' Rallies Across U.S.
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But they also came days after the Democrats drew encouragement from victory in a race for a vacant supreme court seat in Wisconsin into which Musk had unsuccessfully ploughed $25m of his own money to support the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate.
Tens of thousands rally against Trump at DC ‘Hands Off’ protest
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Large turnouts have been reported in New York City’s midtown Manhattan; Cleveland, Ohio; Philadelphia; and Lansing, Michigan.
Protesters rally against Trump, Musk in 'Hands Off!' gatherings nationwide
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Tens of thousands of protesters mustered in cities and towns across the country on Saturday to sound off against the Trump administration's cuts to the federal government and its polices.
Huge crowds gather in 'Hands Off' rallies nationwide in protest of Trump administration
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The protests come after a bruising week for the president and his allies.
'Hands Off': Anti-Trump protests gather in cities across the US
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The protests were fueled by various degrees of frustration, grief, outrage, and outright anger.
Anti-Trump Protesters Assemble in Every State and Cities Worldwide
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The “Hands Off!” rallies are taking place in more than 1,000 cities across all 50 states, and nearly 400,000 people have signed up to attend the protests, according to the progressive organization Indivisible, which is one of the almost 200 groups partnering to organize the event.
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The worldwide protests come as Trump’s approval rating hits a low for his second term at 43%.
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The protests fall at a precarious time, as the U.S. stock market has plummeted following Trump’s latest tariffs which he announced on April 2, a day he called “Liberation Day.”
Protesters Across the U.S. Rally Against Trump and Musk
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The Boston protest, which was one of the estimated 1,200 “Hands Off” rallies held nationwide, was organized by a handful of local groups and co-sponsors from across Massachusetts.
18 photos from Boston's 'Hands Off!' rally, protesting President Trump and Elon Musk
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These protests were scheduled long before President Donald Trump announced a series of devastating tariffs on international trading partners that cratered stock markets and triggered a global trade war that is likely to raise the prices of everything from coffee to cars.
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Activists have staged nationwide demonstrations against Trump or Musk multiple times since Trump returned to office.
Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in “Hands Off!” rallies across the U.S.
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Protesters are assailing the Trump administration’s moves to fire thousands of federal workers, close Social Security Administration field offices, effectively shutter entire agencies, deport immigrants, scale back protections for transgender people and cut federal funding for health programs.
Tens of thousands show for Boston ‘Hands Off’ protest against Trump, Elon Musk
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Since Trump took office, his administration has been vocal about its efforts to cut federal spending, regardless of who it may harm.
‘Hands Off!’ protesters across US to rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk
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A coalition of Democratic and left-wing groups organized the event, which is one of the first large DC rallies against Trump since he reentered the White House in January.
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The protests are expected to be the largest demonstration since Trump retook office.
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This all comes as the economy reels from Trump’s sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners after brutal few days for the stock market.
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The opposition movement has yet to produce a mass mobilization like the Women’s March in 2017 or the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that erupted in multiple cities after George Floyd’s killing in 2020.
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Summary
On April 5, 2025, over 1,300 'Hands Off!' protests erupted across the U.S., with millions participating. Major grievances included Trump's Project 2025, economic policies, and the influence of Elon Musk. Kamala Harris criticized Trump for implementing Project 2025 and highlighted the protests’ significance in defending Social Security and civil rights. Indivisible, a key organizing group, noted these protests were the largest since Trump’s return to office, emphasizing a coordinated effort against perceived authoritarianism. Protesters in small towns reported unprecedented turnout, signaling a sustained commitment to resistance as the nation moves toward critical elections.
Perspectives
Demonstrators gathered across the country on Saturday, many animated by differing issues, but united in opposition to the Trump administration with the single message: "Hands off."
Organizers said more than 1,300 "Hands Off" rallies of varying sizes took place on Saturday, with reports of millions participating.
The protests marked a significant moment in mobilization against the Trump administration's policies and were described by organizers as the largest demonstration since Trump retook office.
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