Protests against Donald Trump erupted across the United States on Saturday, with demonstrators in major cities on both coasts expressing their frustration over his re-election. Thousands gathered in cities such as New York City and Seattle to voice their opposition to the former president, now president-elect, in light of his threats to reproductive rights and promises of mass deportations as he prepares for his next term.
In Seattle, angry protesters gathered at Cal Anderson Park on Wednesday to demonstrate against the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. The event was organized by the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, University of Washington Students for a Democratic Society, and various other progressive groups. Participants expressed disillusionment with both major political parties, claiming they saw little difference between Republicans and Democrats.
Experts have noted that President-Elect Donald Trump has effectively tapped into the frustrations of the working class, a phenomenon that first emerged during his 2016 election campaign. His rhetoric, which stokes fears about immigrants taking jobs, has resonated particularly with his base of white working-class men and women. This messaging has also attracted individuals typically aligned with the Democratic Party, including Latino and Black men.
The last time a president was elected to non-consecutive terms was Grover Cleveland in the late 19th century, a time when key issues included the economy and immigration, much like the current political landscape.
Similar protests unfolded in Washington, D.C., where participants in the Women’s March rallied outside the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank behind Project 2025. Social media posts from Saturday featured demonstrators holding signs with slogans such as “Well-behaved women don’t make history” and “You are never alone.” Protesters chanted, “We believe that we will win!” and displayed signs asking, “Where’s my liberty when I have no choice?”
