Protests Against Donald Trump
During Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, a number of protests against his candidacy and political positions occurred both in the United States and on an international scale. Anti-Trump protests expressed opposition to Trump’s campaign rhetoric, his electoral win, his inauguration and various presidential actions. Some protests have taken the form of walk-outs, business closures, petitions, rallies, demonstrations or marches. While most protests have been peaceful, some have resulted in riots, vandalism and people attacked Trump supports.
Outside Trump Tower in New York during a anti-Trump protest
Organized protests against Trump exploded shortly after his inauguration when millions protested on January 21, 2017 during the Women’s March in Washington, D.C, making it the largest single-day protest in the history of the United States, with an estimated 4.6 million people involved. Fuelled by some of Trump’s language, protesters displayed signs and chanted “Not My President!” and "Love Trumps Hate" to express their opposition to Trump’s victory in the Electoral College even though he lost the popular vote by a margin of 2.1%
Protestors at the Women's March in Washington, D.C on January 21, 2017
Footage provided by the Guardian of global anti-Trump protests
Protests took place around the globe as crowds from Manila to the West Bank, Tokyo to Berlin, organized a variety of marches and events to voice their opposition against Trump's presidency.