'Hands Off' protest: Thousands hit the streets against Donald Trump, Elon Musk across US | See pics

Updated On Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Thousands of demonstrators gathered across the US to oppose President Trump's divisive policies, marking the largest protests since his return to the US.

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Hands Off protests against the Trump administration and its allies began in the United States and spread to Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Mexico, and Portugal. The protests were sparked by a call from political leaders and activists who pledged to oppose what they describe as the “most brazen power grab in modern history.”(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Hands Off protests against the Trump administration and its allies began in the United States and spread to Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Mexico, and Portugal. The protests were sparked by a call from political leaders and activists who pledged to oppose what they describe as the “most brazen power grab in modern history.”(Getty Images via AFP)

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Nearly 400,000 individuals have expressed interest in attending the “Hands Off!” rallies, which will be held at over 1,000 locations across all 50 states. This information comes from Indivisible, a progressive organisation that is part of a coalition of nearly 200 groups working to organise the event.(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Nearly 400,000 individuals have expressed interest in attending the “Hands Off!” rallies, which will be held at over 1,000 locations across all 50 states. This information comes from Indivisible, a progressive organisation that is part of a coalition of nearly 200 groups working to organise the event.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Demonstrators stage Hands Off protest at the statehouse on April 5, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a 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
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Demonstrators stage Hands Off protest at the statehouse on April 5, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a 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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 Representatives of the South Carolina Workers Party participate in a Hands Off protest at the statehouse on April 5, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Representatives of the South Carolina Workers Party participate in a Hands Off protest at the statehouse on April 5, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Getty Images via AFP)

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 Protesters gather on the National Mall for the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against US President Donald Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in Washington, DC, on April 5, 2025. Thousands of people descended on Washington's National Mall and other cities across the United States in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Protesters gather on the National Mall for the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against US President Donald Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in Washington, DC, on April 5, 2025. Thousands of people descended on Washington's National Mall and other cities across the United States in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.(AFP)

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Demonstrators participate in a Hands Off protest at the statehouse on April 5, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. 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
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Demonstrators participate in a Hands Off protest at the statehouse on April 5, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. 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 wear large papier mache likenesses of US President Donald Trump and his advisor, Tesl CEO Elon Musk outside the Minnesota State Capitol during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against their policies in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 5, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Demonstrators wear large papier mache likenesses of US President Donald Trump and his advisor, Tesl CEO Elon Musk outside the Minnesota State Capitol during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against their policies in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 5, 2025. (AFP)

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Demonstrators participate in a Hands Off protest at the statehouse on April 5, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina.(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Demonstrators participate in a Hands Off protest at the statehouse on April 5, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina.(Getty Images via AFP)

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An aerial view of the crowd during a Hands Off! rally on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids, Mich. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

An aerial view of the crowd during a Hands Off! rally on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids, Mich. (AP)

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Protesters hold signs and flags and 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
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Protesters hold signs and flags and 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 dressed lika a Pikachu during the Hands Off protest in Washington DC.(X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Protesters dressed lika a Pikachu during the Hands Off protest in Washington DC.(X)

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