Opponents of US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk plan to hold rallies across the country today to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, and other issues.
More than 1,200 demonstrations are planned under the slogan "Hands Up" by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LGBT advocates, veterans, and activists for fair elections.
Protests are expected to move to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., state capitol buildings, and other locations in all 50 U.S. states.
Since taking office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has promoted his policies, claiming they are in the United States' best interests.
Protesters are denouncing the Trump administration's moves to fire thousands of federal workers, close Social Security Administration field offices, shutter entire agencies, deport immigrants, reduce protections for transgender people, and cut federal funding for health programs.
Musk, owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and the social media platform X, has played a key role in shrinking the size of government as chairman of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. He claims it is saving taxpayers billions of dollars.