Thousands march in Washington DC to protest Trump’s presidency

Jan van der Made

19 January 2025 at 3:05 pm·1-min read

Tens of thousands of protesters assembled in Washington DC on Saturday to voice their opposition to the impending presidency of Donald Trump, just two days prior to his official inauguration.

The march commenced from three separate locations within the city centre and concluded at the Lincoln Memorial, approximately two kilometres away.

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Dubbed the People’s March, the event drew a vibrant and diverse array of participants, including climate change activists, members of the LGBTQ+ community, feminists, pro-Palestinian advocates, and other concerned citizens concerned about what will happen under the incoming administration.

The atmosphere was lively and determined, though protesters occasionally encountered provocations from small groups of pro-Trump supporters along the route.

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The march came in the wake of a contentious and polarising election in November, during which Trump secured victory despite winning the popular vote by nearly three million ballots.

His win, largely attributed to narrow successes in key battleground states, underscored deep divisions within the country and sparked significant public concern over issues ranging from environmental policies to human rights and social justice.

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