'Hands Off' protest: Crowds of protesters storm LA streets | See pics

Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:31 pm IST

'Hands Off' protests against Donald Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are being held nationwide.

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On Saturday, scores of people protested at more than a dozen sites across Southern California as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" rallies against various policies from the Donald Trump administration.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:31 pm IST

On Saturday, scores of people protested at more than a dozen sites across Southern California as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" rallies against various policies from the Donald Trump administration.(AFP)

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A protester holds a sign during a "Hands Off!" protest against the policies of US President Donald Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in Huntington Beach, California, on April 5, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:31 pm IST

A protester holds a sign during a "Hands Off!" protest against the policies of US President Donald Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in Huntington Beach, California, on April 5, 2025. (AFP)

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A protester dressed as a jester with his face painted in the colors of the US flag looks on during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against US President Donald Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in downtown Los Angeles on April 5, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:31 pm IST

A protester dressed as a jester with his face painted in the colors of the US flag looks on during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against US President Donald Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in downtown Los Angeles on April 5, 2025. (AFP)

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A protester waves an inverted American flag (L), known as a symbol of distress, at City Hall during a 'Hands Off!' protest against the Trump administration on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Protests against Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are being held nationwide in what organizers are calling a National Day of Action.(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:31 pm IST

A protester waves an inverted American flag (L), known as a symbol of distress, at City Hall during a 'Hands Off!' protest against the Trump administration on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Protests against Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are being held nationwide in what organizers are calling a National Day of Action.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Protesters hold a large balloon with an image of US President Donald Trump during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in downtown Los Angeles on April 5, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:31 pm IST

Protesters hold a large balloon with an image of US President Donald Trump during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in downtown Los Angeles on April 5, 2025. (AFP)

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Protesters demonstrate a a 'Hands Off!' protest against the Trump administration on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Protests against Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are being held nationwide in what organizers are calling a National Day of Action.(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:31 pm IST

Protesters demonstrate a a 'Hands Off!' protest against the Trump administration on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Protests against Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are being held nationwide in what organizers are calling a National Day of Action.(Getty Images via AFP)

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In an aerial view, protesters march in a 'Hands Off!' protest against the Trump administration on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Protests against Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are being held nationwide in what organizers are calling a National Day of Action.(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:31 pm IST

In an aerial view, protesters march in a 'Hands Off!' protest against the Trump administration on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Protests against Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are being held nationwide in what organizers are calling a National Day of Action.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Demonstrators take part in a 'Hands Off!' protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 5, 2025. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:31 pm IST

Demonstrators take part in a 'Hands Off!' protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 5, 2025. (REUTERS)

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