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Anti-Trump protest in DC expected to bring thousands to National Mall

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Published  April 4, 2025 1:55pm EDT
Washington, D.C.
FOX 5 DC

The Brief

    • Over 12,000 protesters are expected to participate in a number of anti-Trump demonstrations on Saturday, April 5, nationwide.
    • The organization, Hands Off!, has planned over 1,000 events nationwide for its National Day of Action. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - It's being reported that thousands of protesters are expected to participate in a series of anti-Trump demonstrations on Saturday, April 5, nationwide.

What we know:

The organization, Hands Off!, has planned over 1,000 events nationwide for its National Day of Action. 

According to the organization's website, this is a day to help spread their message to the world that they do not consent to what they call "the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies."

"Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them," the Hands Off! website reads. "On Saturday, April 5th, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!"

The march is endorsed by over 300 organizations, including co-sponsors Palestinian Youth Movement and The People's Forum.

The D.C. protest is kicking off at the Washington Monument (Sylvan Theater), National Mall at noon on Saturday, April 5.

The Source: Information from Hands Off! was used to write this report. 

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