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Protesters rally against Trump for People’s March – NBC4 Washington
What to Know
- Thousands of protesters marched and rallied in D.C. Saturday ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration.
- Speakers and marchers called for women’s rights, racial justice, LGBTQ rights and other causes.
- Organizers had prepared for up to 50,000 participants, according to a permit filed with the National Park Service.
- Today was the first of several busy days on downtown streets. D.C.’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Peace Walk & Parade also took place in Southeast.
This live blog about the People’s March has ended. See photos of the march here.
Eight years after the Women’s March drew thousands of protesters to D.C. ahead of President Donald Trump’s first inauguration, the same planners brought crowds together again Saturday for the People’s March.
Several grassroots groups descended on the District for a march and rally amid cold weather.
Organizers say the march and rally are part of a long-term resistance strategy to proposed policies of the incoming Trump Administration.
Protesters Gather in Opposition of Trump at People’s March – NBC4 Washington
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets today to voice their opposition to President Trump and his administration at the People’s March in Washington, D.C. The event, organized by grassroots activists, drew a diverse crowd of individuals united in their concerns over issues ranging from immigration policies to healthcare access.
Chants of “No Trump, No KKK, No Fascist USA” echoed through the streets as demonstrators marched towards the White House, carrying signs with messages such as “Resist” and “Love Trumps Hate.” Many expressed their frustration with what they see as the president’s divisive rhetoric and policies that they believe harm marginalized communities.
Despite the sweltering heat, the energy and passion of the protesters remained high as they called for a more inclusive and equitable society. Speakers at the rally highlighted the importance of standing up against injustice and using their voices to advocate for change.
The People’s March served as a reminder that the fight for justice and equality is far from over, and that the power of the people can make a difference. As one protester put it, “We will not be silent in the face of injustice. We will continue to resist and fight for a better future for all.”
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