Protesters Across the U.S. Rally Against Trump and Musk: ‘Stop Destroying America’

BREAKING: Millions of Americans flooded streets nationwide on April 5, 2025, in the largest protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s policies since Trump’s return to office. Organized under the banner “Hands Off!”, demonstrators from all 50 states and global cities like London and Paris demanded an end to what they call a “billionaire power grab” and attacks on democracy. Here’s what you need to know:

✅ Key Highlights:

Nationwide Scale: Over 1,400 protests across the U.S., with crowds chanting “Power to the People” and holding signs like “Stop Destroying America” and “Hands Off My Education” 18.

Major Grievances:

Federal Cuts: Mass layoffs of 121,361 federal workers, dismantling of agencies like USAID and Social Security, and threats to union rights 18.

Immigration & LGBTQ+ Rights: ICE raids on students (e.g., Rumeysa Ozturk’s deportation case) and rollbacks of transgender protections 79.

Climate & Economy: Trump’s reversal of climate policies and tariffs causing stock market crashes and retirement savings losses 109.

Celebrity Backlash: Elon Musk, head of the “Department of Government Efficiency,” faces fury for slashing public services. Protesters threw shoes at his image in D.C. 8.

🚨 Political Firestorm:

Speakers: Rep. Jamie Raskin condemned Trump’s “Mussolini-style politics,” while Rep. Maxwell Frost warned of an “insidious rise of authoritarianism” 17.

White House Response: Defended Trump’s policies as “efficiency measures,” blaming Democrats for “bankrupting Social Security” 97.

Kamala Harris’ Support: Former VP praised protesters for defending “clean air, water, and democracy” against “unelected billionaires” 9.

💥 Incidents & Global Solidarity:

Lafayette, IN: A man drew a gun during tensions with protesters but was released after police found no threats 1.

International Protests: Londoners chanted “Hands Off Ukraine,” while Berliners rallied against Social Security cuts 79.