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Protests Against Trump Nationwide: "It's a Matter of Right and Wrong, Not Left and Right"
Summary
- This protest criticized the policies of the Trump administration through over 1,200 large-scale protests in the U.S., warning investors of the uncertainty of government policies.
- The protest was a backlash against the involvement of Trump and Musk in the administration, suggesting that their policy changes could impact the investment environment.
- The protests spreading to major cities worldwide could also act as a significant variable for the global economy and market volatility.
Over 1,200 Protests and Marches Nationwide
A large-scale protest against the unilateral governance of U.S. President Donald Trump took place across the United States on the 5th (local time).
This protest was organized mainly by progressive groups, including over 150 civic organizations such as civil rights groups, labor unions, LGBTQ advocacy groups, and veterans' organizations, resulting in over 1,200 protests and marches nationwide.
It has intensified two and a half months after the start of Trump's second term.
Participants strongly opposed the Trump administration's reduction of federal employees, downsizing and abolishing government organizations, healthcare budget cuts, large-scale tariff policies, and conciliatory stance towards Russia. The protests were conducted simultaneously nationwide under the slogan 'Hands Off'.
A large number of protesters gathered around the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. They clapped to the beat of drums and chanted slogans like "Trump and Musk must step down," while holding signs that read "There is no king," "The administration cannot make laws," and "It's a matter of right and wrong, not left and right."
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, was frequently mentioned alongside President Trump at the protest sites. As Musk emerged as a key figure leading federal government restructuring, the protesters perceived him as a 'co-operator' of the Trump administration's second term.
There was also a protester parodying the cover of Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'. He appeared with Time magazine covers featuring Trump and Hitler from 1938 around his neck, stating, "We are at risk of losing our constitutional rights. Silence is not the answer."
The protest spread beyond the United States to major cities in Europe. Hundreds gathered at Trafalgar Square in London holding signs that read "Dump Trump," and voices opposing U.S. policies were also heard in places like Place de la République in Paris and Berlin.
Reporter Yoo Ji-hee, Hankyung.com keephee@hankyung.com
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