The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 8, 2025
Americans unhappy with the draconian policies of President Donald Trump and his unelected advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, rallied in all 50 states April 5th. Over 600,000 had registered to attend, but organizers now estimate attendance for the over 1,400 rallies around the U.S. may have reached into the millions.
Events were held in big cities, state capitals and city plazas such as Albany, NY and Boston, MA, but also in rural towns such as Rib Mountain, WI, where over 600 people gathered, and an estimated 400 in Homer, AK.
While there’s no solid figure, there’s no doubt it was the largest anti-Trump rally since his new term began. Observers estimate Chicago’s rally at over 30,000, 100,000 in New York, 50,000 in Washington, DC, and 10,000 in Tucson, AZ.
Signs condemned a range of Trump policies, including the slashing of civil service jobs, mishandling of immigrant deportations, Gaza and Israel, anticipated attacks on Social Security, and Trump’s often unconstitutional executive orders.
One Phoenix, AZ protester quoted by the Arizona Mirror said, “I’m upset at our government, specifically our president, and all these executive orders he’s taken to destroy what I believe are core values of what America should be.”
Event organizer 50501 has announced another mass protest for April 19th, this time specifically directed at President Donald Trump.
We’ve linked to local reporting at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org. I’m Brian Beihl.
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
The Guardian – More than 1,000 ‘Hands Off’ anti-Trump protests hit cities across the US
CNN – ‘Hands Off!’ protesters across US rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk
AM New York – ‘Hands Off’ march in Manhattan sees tens of thousands protest Trump/Musk agenda and demand end to turmoil
Block Club Chicago – Massive Crowds March Downtown Against Trump, Musk At ‘Hands Off’ Protest
WSAW-TV – Hundreds rally in Rib Mountain to protest against Trump
Homer News – Hundreds turn out in Homer, Soldotna to protest actions of Trump administration
Groups Taking Action:
50501, Indivisible, Declaration for American Democracy Coalition
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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