Thousands Protest Trump Immigration, Labor Policies Nationwide

Across the United States on Labor Day 2025, widespread protests under the banner "Workers over Billionaires" took place, criticizing President Donald Trump's administration for policies perceived as favoring corporations and billionaires at the expense of working people. Demonstrators in cities such as Wilkes-Barre, Knoxville, Chicago, Charlottesville, and Fort Wayne voiced opposition to Trump’s Medicaid and SNAP cuts, immigration enforcement actions, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies, alongside concerns about federal immigration agency operations. Chicago saw one of the largest protests, with thousands rallying against Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops and immigration agents in the city, with local leaders pledging resistance. In Knoxville, protesters highlighted the critical role of immigrants in the workforce and expressed fears about authoritarianism, while smaller gatherings in Charlottesville and Fort Wayne focused specifically on opposition to ICE and related federal immigration enforcement. These protests were part of a coordinated national effort supported by labor unions and advocacy groups, emphasizing solidarity, resistance to perceived authoritarian policies, and community support through activities like food drives. Participants across these events carried signs demanding respect for workers, an end to greed, and calls for democracy over dictatorship.