Thousands Gather to Protest Trump and Musk as ‘Hands Off’ Demonstrations Kick Off in All 50 States

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Apr 5, 2025 - 18:59

Thousands Gather to Protest Trump and Musk as ‘Hands Off’ Demonstrations Kick Off in All 50 States

Hundreds of “Hands Off” protests kicked off in all 50 states on Saturday, April 5 where thousands of people gathered to voice their opposition to Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

The demonstrations, which have been organized by more than 150 LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, labor unions, veterans, and civil rights organizations, saw protestors fanning out to rail against a multitude of actions taken by the Trump administration in recent weeks, including the termination of thousands of federal employees, the closure of Social Security Administration offices, the deportation of immigrants, attacks on the rights of transgender people and more.

Many of those changes have been led by Elon Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

Photos and videos shared on social media indicate crowds are sizable. Political commentator Art Candee noted “a MASSIVE crowd of protesters” in Boston and also shared video from another protest in Ohio.

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Thousands protesting President Trump’s administration on the Boston Common.

It’s one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations planned across the country today. pic.twitter.com/vT4RAKAtJY— Rob Way (@RobWayTV) April 5, 2025