Protests: Florida’s seniors stand up and Donald Trump Lof Trump The Donald Trump is under a huge “hand”! Rally against the president in his own backyard
The opposition movement’s attempt to restore momentum has been the biggest demonstration after the Republican Party’s shock in its first week in office.
The so-called hand! More than 150 organizations, including civil rights groups, trade unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and election activists, demonstrated in more than 1,200 of all 50 states. The rally appeared peaceful and there was no immediate arrest.
There are also hundreds of people in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and a few miles from the Trump’s Golf Course, where he spent a morning at the club’s senior club championship. People on both sides of PGA Drive are encouraging cars to tweet and chant scriptures to Trump.
“They need to get rid of our social security,” said Archer Moran of Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Interestingly, the protests were also held in the “village” near Ocala, Florida. “The Villages”, which houses thousands of retired officials, is a traditional Republican stronghold.”The Villages” comprises Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties which voted in excess of 60 per cent in favour of President Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.From the National Mall and Midtown Manhattan to Boston Common and multiple state capitols, thousands of protectors assailed Trump and billionaire Elon Musk ‘s actions on government layoffs, economics, immigration and human rights. In Seattle, under the shadow of the city’s iconic space needle, protesters hold signs with slogans such as “Fighting Oligarchs”.
Demonstrators have been angry at the government’s move, effectively closing entire institutions to thousands of federal workers, close social security offices, deporting immigrants, reducing protections for trans people, and cutting funds for health programs.
Musk, a Trump adviser who owns Tesla, SpaceX and social media platform X, played a key role in laying off employees as head of the newly formed government efficiency division. He said he is saving taxpayers billions of dollars.
Asked about the protests, the White House said in a statement: “President Trump’s position is clear: He will always protect social security, Medicare and Medicaid eligible beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the Democratic stance is providing social security, Medicaid and Medicaid benefits to illegal foreigners, which will bankrupt these programs and suppress these Americans.”
FAQ
Q1. Who is the President of the United States?
A1. The president of the United States is Donald Trump.
Q2. Who owns Tesla, SpaceX and X?
A2. Elon Musk owns Tesla, SpaceX and X.
