Labor Day Protests Mobilize Thousands Against Trump Policies Across US

On Labor Day 2025, widespread protests occurred across the United States targeting President Donald Trump and demanding better wages and workers' rights. Demonstrators in over 800 cities, including major gatherings in Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Detroit, voiced opposition to Trump's policies, the federal minimum wage of $7.25, and military interventions in cities. Organizers called for an end to billionaire influence in government, protection of social welfare, immigrant rights, and community investment over militarization. Slogans such as “Trump must go now!” and “No National Guard” highlighted opposition to the president’s administration, especially regarding the deployment of federal troops and immigration enforcement. Local leaders like Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Evanston's Mayor Daniel Biss joined protests, emphasizing resistance to federal militarization. The White House responded by affirming Trump’s commitment to American workers, claiming the Republican Party remains their advocate.