Thousands of demonstrators rallied across the United States on Wednesday. They voiced opposition to the early actions of President Donald Trump‘s administration. The protests were organized under hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501. They highlighted concerns about Trump’s immigration policies, rollback of transgender rights, and a controversial proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

Growing Opposition to Trump’s Agenda and Project 2025

Protesters gathered in cities like Austin, Philadelphia, and various state capitals. They condemned Trump’s policies as well as Project 2025, a hard-right political framework. Additionally, demonstrators targeted billionaire Elon Musk, who has faced backlash over his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency. They also expressed potential concerns about DOGE, a cryptocurrency linked to U.S. government payments.

The protests reflected a larger movement organized through social media platforms. Participants called for the defense of democracy and rejected policies they deemed authoritarian. Critics have raised alarms over the potential security risks tied to Musk’s involvement in government payment systems. This further fueled the dissent.