Protesters Assail Trump, Musk in Rallies Around US

Demonstrators during a “Hands Off” protest on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on April 5.Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg

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By Brendan Case

April 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM UTC

Updated on

April 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM UTC

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Protesters rallied around the US against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, seeking to defend the country from an administration they say threatens basic civil rights and calling for a halt to efforts to downsize the government.

More than 1,200 “Hands Off” demonstrations were planned for Saturday in all 50 states, the Associated Press reported. Organizers included civil rights groups, labor unions, LGBTQ advocates and veterans groups.