Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US
Other protesters waved Palestinian flags while wearing keffiyeh scarves, chanting "free Palestine" and expressing solidarity with Palestinians killed in Israel's war in Gaza.
Thousands of protesters rallied in Washington and other cities across the US on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies on deportations, government firings, and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Outside the White House, protesters carried banners that read "Workers should have the power," "No kingship," "Stop arming Israel" and "Due process," media footage showed.
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“Protect Migrants, Protect the Planet” rally in New York City, U.S., April 19, 2025. REUTERS
Some demonstrators chanted in support of migrants whom the Trump administration has deported or has been attempting to deport while expressing solidarity with people fired by the federal government and with universities whose funding is threatened by Trump.
"As Trump and his administration mobilise the use of the US deportation machine, we are going to organise networks and systems of resistance to defend our neighbours," a protester said in a rally at Lafayette Square near the White House.
People take part in a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump, tariffs, deportations, a variety of other policies, and Elon Musk at the White House in one of many demonstrations taking place nationwide, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on April 19, 2025. REUTERS
Other protesters waved Palestinian flags while wearing keffiyeh scarves, chanting "free Palestine" and expressing solidarity with Palestinians killed in Israel's war in Gaza.
Some demonstrators carried symbols expressing support for Ukraine and urging Washington to be more decisive in opposing Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
Since his January inauguration, Trump and his billionaire ally, Elon Musk, have gutted the federal government, firing over 200,000 workers and attempting to dismantle various agencies.
Demonstrators display a 'Hands Off!' banner during a protest at the White House against U.S. President Donald Trump, tariffs, deportations, a variety of other policies, and Elon Musk, one of many demonstrations taking place nationwide, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on April 19, 2025. REUTERS
The administration has also detained scores of foreign students and threatened to stop federal funding to universities over diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, climate initiatives and pro-Palestinian protests. Rights groups have condemned the policies.
Near the Washington Monument, banners from protesters read: "hate never made any nation great" and "equal rights for all does not mean less rights for you."
Demonstrations were also held in New York City and Chicago, among dozens of other locations. It marked the second day of nationwide demonstrations since Trump took office.
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