Nationwide Uproar: Massive Protests Challenge Trump's Agenda

Around 1,200 protests are set for Saturday across the U.S., marking a unified opposition to President Trump's administration. These protests, involving 150 activist groups, aim to oppose Trump's executive orders and governmental changes. Demonstrators express concerns over job cuts, Social Security reductions, and the erosion of American institutions.

In an unprecedented move, 1,200 protests are scheduled across the United States on Saturday, representing the largest single-day demonstration against President Donald Trump and his policies. Thousands are converging on Washington, D.C., under overcast skies, with over 20,000 expected at the National Mall rally, according to organizers.

The demonstrations, spanning all 50 states and extending into Canada and Mexico, are a concerted reaction against a series of controversial executive orders issued by Trump. Out of the 150 participating activist groups, many attendees carry messages of dissent, hoping to make a blunt statement against recent governmental actions.

Concerns focus heavily on recent job cuts within federal agencies, including the IRS and Social Security Administration—seen as indicative of a broader trend threatening vital public services. Despite White House dismissals of these claims, protesters remain determined to voice their opposition to what they perceive as an existential threat to American institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)