Nationwide Families First Rallies Protest Trump Administration Funding Cuts

Across the United States, large groups of demonstrators participated in the nationwide "Families First" day of action to protest President Donald Trump's policies that they say cut funding for vital social programs including Medicaid, SNAP, education, and immigrant protections. These rallies, held in cities such as San Diego, Louisville, La Crosse, and Rochester, highlighted widespread concerns about the impact of the $4.5 trillion "Big, Beautiful Bill," which protesters argue disproportionately harms vulnerable families by reducing access to healthcare, school services, food aid, and housing. Organizers and attendees voiced fears about the future of their communities, criticizing federal budget cuts and immigration enforcement actions, while calling for fairness and resistance against what they describe as corruption and prioritization of the ultra-rich. In La Crosse, the protests included food drives to support local pantries facing shortages due to increasing demand and funding cuts. Healthcare workers, educators, union members, and community groups united in these events to emphasize the need for sustained support for essential services and expressed their intention to continue advocacy ahead of upcoming elections. These coordinated demonstrations reflect a broad push to influence federal policies affecting families nationwide.