1 / 10Protests organised across all 50 US states | More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations took place Saturday, April 5, coordinated by over 150 groups including civil rights organisations, labour unions, LGBTQ+ advocates, veterans, and election activists, the PTI reported. (Image: AP)
2 / 10Washington, DC: Protest at the National Mall | Demonstrators gathered at the National Mall to protest the Trump administration’s policies on government downsizing, human rights, and economic issues. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 10Criticism of Trump administration’s federal cuts | Protesters condemned actions such as firing federal workers, closing Social Security offices, deporting immigrants, reducing transgender protections, and cutting health program funding. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 10Elon Musk targeted as symbol of downsizing | Elon Musk, Trump adviser and head of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), faced backlash for spearheading budget cuts, PTI reported. Musk claims to be saving taxpayers billions. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 10New York City: Thousands march in midtown Manhattan | Crowds marched through NYC holding signs like “Hands off our democracy” and “Hands off our Social Security.” (Image: Reuters)
6 / 10Boston Common sees large turnout | In Massachusetts, thousands gathered on Boston Common with messages supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 10Rain doesn’t stop rally in Columbus, Ohio | Hundreds stood in the rain at the Ohio Statehouse, protesting the administration’s agenda. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 10Protest near Trump golf course in Florida | Demonstrators lined PGA Drive in Palm Beach Gardens, near Trump’s golf club in Jupiter, chanting and encouraging drivers to honk. (Image: Reuters)
9 / 10Charlotte, North Carolina joins movement | Protesters in Charlotte voiced support for causes including education, immigration, and reproductive rights. (Image: Reuters)
10 / 10White House responds to criticism | In a statement, the White House said President Trump will “always protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for eligible beneficiaries,” accusing Democrats of offering those benefits to undocumented immigrants. (Image: AP)
