May Day Protests Target Trump Policies Worldwide

International Workers' Day protests across the United States and Europe voiced widespread opposition to President Donald Trump's policies on labor, immigration, and trade. In Gainesville, Florida, over 50 protesters criticized Trump's leadership and advocated for human rights and security reforms. French and Italian union leaders condemned the 'Trumpization' of global politics, with Italian demonstrators parading a Trump puppet to symbolize international disapproval. The Trump administration marked Law Day as 'Loyalty Day,' prompting concerns about authoritarian symbolism, while judges and legal professionals expressed unease over heightened attacks on the judiciary. The carefully curated public image of Trump and his associates was noted as reinforcing the administration’s values and goals. Across all events, participants emphasized strong resistance to what they saw as threats to democratic norms and workers’ rights.