#antitrumpdemonstrations — Public Fediverse posts

Some good coverage of the #50501Movement protest in #AugustaMaine from #MainePublic -- you know, one of those "Radical" news outlets #Trump wants to defund!

Hundreds protest President Trump's agenda in Augusta during national day of action

Maine Public | By Kevin Miller
Published February 5, 2025

"Despite freezing temperatures, several hundred people gathered outside of the Maine State House on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's chaotic, first two weeks in office.

"The event was part of a national day of protest in state capitals. But #Maine's rally also highlighted the growing frustrations among some #Democrats and #progressives about what they say is a weak response from #DemocraticLeaders.

"This movement is for the people and by the people. We do not need a party," said #NicholasJackson [my hero!] of Hallowell, who obtained a permit for the event after the local Democratic committee canceled a rally over fears of 'infiltrators.'"

Read more:
https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2025-02-05/hundreds-protest-president-trumps-agenda-in-augusta-during-national-day-of-action
#PeopleHaveThePower #50501Protests #AntiTrumpDemonstrations #ResistFascism #Resist #Resistance

Police in #RiotGear face-off with protesters in downtown #LosAngeles

Story by Josh DuBose, February 3, 2025

"Police in riot gear moved in on protesters in downtown Los Angeles after a daylong demonstration against Trump’s #immigration policies and mass #deportations.

"The #protest, which was organized and promoted on social media, originated on the Placita Olvera on Olvera Street near DTLA and saw demonstrators on the 101 Freeway at Alameda Street blocking both sides of roadway by 12:30 p.m., causing massive gridlock.

"Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department assisted by California Highway Patrol were able to clear the freeway as protesters took to downtown surface streets, but then quickly got back on the major artery through downtown at Los Angeles Street.

"Many of the protesters were carrying signs, some of which were speaking out against Trump’s policies regarding immigration.

"'The real criminal is in the White House,' one sign read. Another read
'Jesus said ‘Love Thy Neighbor,’ not deport them.'"

Read more [with photos]:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/police-in-riot-gear-face-off-with-protesters-in-downtown-los-angeles/ar-AA1yiPev
#ACAB #AntiDeportation
#AntiICE #AntiTrumpDemonstrations
#Protests #LAProtests