Thousands Protest Trump Policies Nationwide, Targeting Musk and Deportations

Nationwide protests erupted against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, particularly focusing on Trump's policies and actions, including mass deportations and budget cuts affecting various public services. Demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C. and across the nation, with specific outrage directed at the detention of academic Rumeysa Ozturk, which activists claim was unjust. The 'Hands Off!' protests, organized by numerous groups, aimed to highlight concerns over Trump's governance and his influence through Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency. Protesters expressed their frustration over issues like healthcare cuts and environmental policies, calling for a government that serves the people rather than the wealthy elite. In locations from New York to Richmond, participants voiced their demands for accountability and a return to democratic values, emphasizing unity in their resistance. The collective actions were marked by significant turnout, with estimates of nearly 600,000 participants rallying under the banner of protecting community rights and freedoms.