Nationwide Protests Demand Action Against Trump, Musk Policies

Protests erupted across the United States against President Trump's administration and its decision to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID), with demonstrators specifically targeting billionaire Elon Musk's role in government through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). From Washington, D.C. to Eugene, Oregon, activists voiced concerns over Musk's influence, declaring that a billionaire should not wield such power without electoral accountability. Protesters chanted slogans like 'Elon Musk has got to go,' reflecting fears that his position could undermine democratic processes. While some supporters praised Musk's potential contributions to government efficiency, many others expressed alarm over the perceived erosion of federal oversight and the implications of allowing an unelected official access to sensitive government operations. The protests were part of a coordinated effort dubbed 50501, aiming for nationwide demonstrations in all 50 states. Critics argue that Musk's involvement represents a troubling trend of privatization and oligarchy in U.S. governance.