New Wave of Anti-Trump Protests Sweeps Across US Cities

Thousands rallied across the United States on Saturday in a fresh wave of demonstrations against former President Donald Trump and his hardline policies. In New York, crowds gathered outside the main public library, hoisting signs with messages like “No Kings in America” and “Resist Tyranny,” directly targeting Trump’s leadership style.

A central theme of the protests was opposition to Trump's immigration policies, particularly the mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Protesters chanted “No ICE — no fear — immigrants are welcome here,” referencing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency’s role in the deportations.

“We are in great danger,” warned 73-year-old Kathy Valy, the daughter of Holocaust survivors. Drawing historical parallels, she said her parents’ accounts of Adolf Hitler’s rise to power echoed the present. “The one thing is that Trump is a lot more stupid than Hitler or the other fascists,” she added, criticizing what she described as a fractured administration.

In Washington, demonstrators also gathered outside the White House, though the turnout appeared smaller than during the nationwide “Hands Off” protests earlier in the month. Some attendees expressed concern over what they saw as Trump’s undermining of constitutional norms, including due process.

In a separate action, protesters targeted Tesla dealerships, criticizing Trump advisor Elon Musk’s influence and his support for deep cuts to federal agencies.

The protests were organized by the grassroots group 50501 — a name symbolizing 50 protests in 50 states and one unified movement. The organization reported over 400 planned events and described its mission as a “decentralized rapid response to the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies.” The group emphasized a strict commitment to nonviolence.

While organizers had called for millions to join nationwide, exact turnout numbers were difficult to verify as many police departments declined to provide estimates.