On Saturday, thousands of demonstrators flooded streets, parks, and plazas throughout the United States to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump.
The demonstrators carried anti-authoritarian chants and expressed support for democracy and immigrant rights, marking one of the largest nationwide protests in recent memory.
As preparations for the protests unfolded, governors from various states urged for peaceful actions and assured that there would be zero tolerance for any acts of violence.
In anticipation of potential unrest, several states mobilized the National Guard ahead of the gatherings in major urban centers as well as smaller towns across America.
Portland, Oregon, saw multiple protests on Saturday, with thousands congregating at both Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the Oregon Convention Center.
Similar hot spots for protest emerged across the state, with significant turnouts in Clackamas, Salem, Eugene, and Medford.
Among the marchers in Clackamas County was U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, who joined demonstrators near the Clackamas Town Center mall.
Meanwhile, Reddit users shared an array of photos and updates from smaller protests held in Boring and Lincoln City, Oregon.
In Boise, Idaho, a substantial crowd gathered at the state capitol, despite Donald Trump having won nearly 70 percent of the vote there.
Vancouver, Washington, reported two large protests, one in East Vancouver and another at the city’s waterfront.
Meanwhile, in Longview, southwest Washington, protesters lined the streets near a shopping center, visibly demonstrating their dissent.
Elsewhere in the country, Atlanta’s “No Kings” rally quickly met capacity at 5,000 attendees, leading to even more demonstrators gathering outside of barriers to listen to speakers in front of the state Capitol.
Major cities including New York, Denver, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles also witnessed massive crowds, many of them proudly waving banners that read “no kings.”
In Minnesota, however, organizers made the difficult decision to cancel planned demonstrations as police continued their search for a suspect involved in the shooting of two Democratic legislators and their spouses.
Concerns also arose in Austin, Texas, where law enforcement began investigating a credible threat against lawmakers ahead of an expected evening demonstration.
As marchers assembled for the flagship rally in Philadelphia’s Love Park, light rain did not deter their spirits.
They chanted “Whose streets? Our streets!” while making their way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where speakers rallied the crowd on the famous steps.
Among those addressing attendees was Democratic U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, who passionately called for action against authoritarianism: “Are you ready to fight back? Do you want a gangster state or do you want free speech in America?”
In Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump attended a military parade marking the Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with his birthday.
As the protests unraveled, demonstrators in Charlotte faced a standoff with police, who created a barricade using bicycles, while in northern Atlanta, tear gas was deployed to redirect several hundred protesters attempting to access Interstate 285.
During these protests, some organizers distributed small American flags, while others flew their flags upside down as a sign of distress.
Mexican flags, which have emerged as a prominent symbol in Los Angeles protests against immigration raids, were also represented at various locations.
The protests, organized under the name 50501 Movement, aimed to support democracy and challenge what they perceive to be the authoritarian measures taken by the Trump administration.
The name of the movement symbolizes its goal: 50 states, 50 protests, uniting for one cause.
The demonstrations were spurred by federal immigration enforcement raids initiated the previous week, as well as President Trump’s orders to dispatch the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, which ignited the protests further.
In Minnesota, the situation prompted Governor Tim Walz to issue a social media warning, advising against attending political rallies in light of the shooting incident, which had left a suspect still at large.
In Tallahassee, Florida, around a thousand participants gathered on the grounds of the old Capitol, chanting “This is what community looks like” and holding signs emblazoned with messages such as “one nation under distress” and “dissent is patriotic.”
Organizers took a proactive approach, urging attendees to avoid conflicts with counterprotesters and maintain lawfulness during their march.
In a dramatic moment, one march approached the gates of President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, but sheriff’s deputies were able to turn them back.
The nationwide protests reflect a deeply fractured political landscape, as Americans grapple with issues surrounding democracy and governance under the current administration.
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