Thousands of left-wing protesters descended on Washington to protest Trump’s inauguration
Thousands of mainly female protesters descended on Washington DC to protest President-elect Trump’s inauguration. However, the crowd is only one-tenth of the half million that turned out for the “Women’s March” in 2017.
Saturday’s rally, dubbed the “People’s Rally,” is being held in three different locations, and the marchers are advocating for various left-wing causes, showing a united front for the new administration.
This morning, the first event for “gender justice” and body autonomy was held in Franklin Park, then marchers walked downtown before heading to the Lincoln Memorial for the day’s main event.
Protesters take part in the “People’s March” on Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2025. Activists protest against the incoming Trump administration’s policy agenda, two days before the president’s inauguration. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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“To be here with all of you today in unity and togetherness is truly healing in the face of such horrific extremism,” Mini Timaraju, head of the advocacy group Reproductive Freedom for All, told the crowd as he addressed the crowd. It’s gone.
Other protesters gathered in two other parks near the White House, one group focused on democracy and immigration, the other on local Washington issues.
Vendors emblazoned #MeToo and “Love trumps Hate” buttons and sold People’s March flags for $10. Demonstrators carried posters reading “Feminists v. Fascists” and “People over politics”.
Lillian Fenske, 31, drove six hours from Greensboro, North Carolina, to attend. Her signs expressed concern about oligarchs and division. “America is not for sale,” said one, while another simply said, “Divided We Fall.”
Protesters representing various rights groups attend the “People’s March on Washington” in Washington, DC on January 18, 2025. Activists are protesting the policy goals of the incoming Trump administration, two days before the president’s inauguration. (Brian Woolston/Getty Images)
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In the year A heavy police presence is not expected to repeat the scenes of violence seen in the city ahead of the 2017 inauguration. Several days.
The sentiment behind the so-called anti-Trump movement has waned somewhat, with many progressive voters expressing fatigue and frustration following Trump’s landslide in November. After a historic campaign cycle, he dominated the Electoral College and popular vote to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
Animated pro-choice and cliamte protesters holding signs at the rally. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Maganda)
The 2017 Women’s March took place the day after Trump was elected. Celebrities like America Ferrera, Madonna, Ashley Judd, Cher, Katy Perry, Amy Schumer, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Michael Moore, Debra Messing, Patricia Arquette and others attended the parade.
President-elect Trump is expected to leave Mar-a-Lago early today and head to Washington.
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Trump advisers have not detailed how they will spend the first part of the day, and the only public event on Trump’s schedule is an evening reception and fireworks display at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.
President-elect Trump delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the United States Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Sunday at Arlington National Cemetery, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a “Make America Great Again” rally.
Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance’s inauguration is Monday’s inauguration day, which has been moved indoors because of the cold weather forecast.
Brooke Syngman of Fox News, The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.