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Thousands have taken to the streets in cities across the United States, protesting against the policies of US President Donald Trump. Major Major demonstrations occurred in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles, with similar scenes also seen in parts of Europe and Canada. parts of Europe and Canada. In New York's Times Square, over 20,000 gathered, brandishing signs with slogans like "Democracy not Monarchy" and "The Constitution is not optional".

 

Ahead of the protests, Trump allies labelled the demonstrations as "the hate America rally" and linked them to the far-left Antifa movement. Despite these accusations, the organisers maintained that the rallies remained peaceful, with a focus on non-violence, as strongly advocated by the group No Kings. The New York Police Department reported that over 100,000 participated citywide without any protest-related arrests.

 

The current political climate has been a catalyst for these widespread protests. Since returning to office in January, Trump has often been criticised for expanding presidential powers in ways some describe as authoritarian. Actions such as deploying national guard troops to cities and targeting perceived enemies have raised concerns among critics about potential threats to American democracy.

 

Protest attendees expressed a range of fears, from fascism to healthcare and immigration issues. Beth Zasloff, a protester, highlighted her distress over what she views as a move toward authoritarianism. Meanwhile, Massimo Mascoli, recalling his family's history with fascism in Italy, expressed concerns about Trump's immigration policies and healthcare cuts.

 

Political figures have also weighed in. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joined protests in New York, asserting that dictators will not be allowed in America. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders spoke at the Washington DC rally, emphasising their presence was out of love for the country. Some Republican governors placed National Guard troops on standby due to anticipated disruptions, a move criticised as excessive by opponents.

 

The ripple effects of these protests reached international shores, with demonstrations also seen in European cities like Berlin, Madrid, and Rome, as well as London's US embassy. In Toronto, protestors waved signs like "Hands off Canada" outside the US consulate, showcasing global solidarity with the American protesters.

 

Despite Trump's dismissal of dictatorial comparisons, accusations of militaristic responses to peaceful protests have been persistent. Critics like Texas Democrat Gene Wu condemned the deployment of soldiers, equating such actions to those of kings and dictators. While no National Guard troops were evident in Washington DC during the protests, local law enforcement maintained a visible presence.

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Massive anti-Trump protests occurred in major US cities, echoing internationally.
• Critics accuse Trump of authoritarian tendencies amid his controversial policies.
• Protests remain non-violent, with significant police presence but few arrests.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-10-19

 

 

1 hour ago, Dan747 said:

You are missing the point entirely I participated in our sandiego March.it was the kind  of thing you’d want your kids and grandkids to attend peaceful pointed serious funny sometimes silly. I could sense the underlying love of country and deep concern for the direction trumps taking…..and rightfully so….to me it is a sign of life hope love decency and change …..the pendulum is swinging back the other way in my view (and hope) 

There are already no Kings.

 

What will the Libs be demanding next? No yellow unicorns? No pink dragons? They've lost the plot. 🤪  

15 hours ago, Dan747 said:

Your trump’s answer to the massive demonstrations (world wide I might add) is to have a cartoon of himself wearing a crown flying a F16 dropping <deleted> on America…..thats your guy that’s how he handling what we are trying to tell him.Do you think that’s appropriate?Don't you think that brings ridicule and disgrace to the office of the presidency?Just how do you think the rest of the world sees that??just pathetic…..never in my wildest dreams ….hes a disgrace sad 😞 

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

There are already no Kings.

 

What will the Libs be demanding next? No yellow unicorns? No pink dragons? They've lost the plot. 🤪  

 

5 hours ago, gargamon said:

Bingo!!

MAGAs must be so proud of their messiah, who reacted to 7 million true patriots taking to the streets of America, by reposting an AI video of a "King Trump" piloting an aircraft and dropping diarrhea on to the American protesters.

 

Such dignity in a leader!

 

Yea, Trump is sane. He's rational. He's mature.  LOL.

 

Oh, excuse it by saying he was joking. No doubt all MAGAs would say the same if Biden or Obama posted a similar video.

 

Trump is a clown, an embarrassment, an affront to decency, a sick POS, and a threat to democracy and the ideals upon which the US is based.

I think the biggest overall national protest crowd in U.S. history.

Surely, that's something. 

I wish it was allowed for American expats in Thailand to have our own anti-Trump rallies on such days.

 

 

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I think the biggest overall national protest crowd in U.S. history.

Surely, that's something. 

Yes indeed it was really something, a total waste of time and energy that amounted to nothing and produced nothing.

3 minutes ago, khunJam said:

Yes indeed it was really something, a total waste of time and energy that amounted to nothing and produced nothing.

We don't know yet if it will produce nothing,

You sound like you're with maga, so that's what you hope.

Doesn't mean it is so. 

17 minutes ago, khunJam said:

Yes indeed it was really something, a total waste of time and energy that amounted to nothing and produced nothing.

Yea, it was so nothing that you and the other MAGAs have to try to disparage it.

 

Fox Comedy News spent the last day trying to make fun of the largest peaceful protest and largest display of 1st Amendment rights in the history of the United States.

 

Obviously it was intimidating to Fox, the White House, and all of MAGAstan.

 

The movement will evolve. I wouldn't be surprised if we have work stoppages and strikes, and boycotts against corporations that support Trump's authoritarianism, such as how Disney got hammered after the Kimmel ban.

 

Corporate America's allegiance is to money, and the anti-authoritarians can hit a company right where it hurts.

 

 

10 hours ago, JonnyF said:

There are already no Kings.

 

What will the Libs be demanding next? No yellow unicorns? No pink dragons? They've lost the plot. 🤪  

 

 

Stephen Miller’s live on tv announcement that Trump holds Plenary Authority was heard and understood by millions of Americans.

 

Having been conditioned to doff your hat and tug your forelocks you might better focus on the latest Windsor Drama fed to you by the ‘Red Tops’.

 

 

44 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

We don't know yet if it will produce nothing,

You sound like you're with maga, so that's what you hope.

Doesn't mean it is so. 

Be assured Republican Representatives will have taken notice.

 

MTG has already broken ranks, others will follow.

 

“The King is in the all-together”.

1 hour ago, Wingate said:

Yea, it was so nothing that you and the other MAGAs have to try to disparage it.

 

Fox Comedy News spent the last day trying to make fun of the largest peaceful protest and largest display of 1st Amendment rights in the history of the United States.

 

Obviously it was intimidating to Fox, the White House, and all of MAGAstan.

 

The movement will evolve. I wouldn't be surprised if we have work stoppages and strikes, and boycotts against corporations that support Trump's authoritarianism, such as how Disney got hammered after the Kimmel ban.

 

Corporate America's allegiance is to money, and the anti-authoritarians can hit a company right where it hurts.

 

 

The losers on the left need a hobby. 

1 hour ago, Wingate said:

The movement will evolve. I wouldn't be surprised if we have work stoppages and strikes, and boycotts against corporations that support Trump's authoritarianism, such as how Disney got hammered after the Kimmel ban.

 

What exactly would they strike over? 

This quote is perfect to describe the protest. 

 

Sound and fury, signifying nothing’ 

1 hour ago, Wingate said:

Yea, it was so nothing that you and the other MAGAs have to try to disparage it.

Of course though not really trying, it’s a done deal…having fun commenting on a bunch of silly noisy lefties that most of the citizens in the USA couldn’t care less about. 

9 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

This quote is perfect to describe the protest. 

 

Sound and fury, signifying nothing’ 

Odd I was there in person you are reading this wrong a more accurate thing to say would be more akin to we are better than this resist this hostile takeover of our democracy.

13 hours ago, Tug said:

You are missing the point entirely I participated in our sandiego March.it was the kind  of thing you’d want your kids and grandkids to attend peaceful pointed serious funny sometimes silly. I could sense the underlying love of country and deep concern for the direction trumps taking…..and rightfully so….to me it is a sign of life hope love decency and change …..the pendulum is swinging back the other way in my view (and hope) 

You ain't got no job either, huh? We gotta stick together, my black bro.
We already picked a president, I guess, so why stress?
Might as well get in that soup line, feel me?

13 hours ago, Tug said:

You are missing the point entirely I participated in our sandiego March.it was the kind  of thing you’d want your kids and grandkids to attend peaceful pointed serious funny sometimes silly. I could sense the underlying love of country and deep concern for the direction trumps taking…..and rightfully so….to me it is a sign of life hope love decency and change …..the pendulum is swinging back the other way in my view (and hope) 

There is no point. You were also only 2nd to comment , why so slow?? 

Another paid protest 

21 minutes ago, Celsius said:

Another paid protest 

If you actually believe this absurd lie, how about you or your friends go pick up some extra cash and go grab one of those job openings? Not one of the gullible who believe this has yet to snag a paying protest job.. why? Because it is one more lie you are unable or unwilling to look into. Pathetic basking in your ignorance

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

I think the biggest overall national protest crowd in U.S. history.

 

And all under the watch of a vicious fascist dictator like Trump 😄.

 

Presumably wellies were required to attend, to wade through the streams of Liberal tears.

 

Suck it up, your side chose DEI Harris and got your butt handed to you in free and fair elections. Choose someone better next time, on merit.  

The biggest protest in the history of America against the sitting President. His approval rating under water, economy tanking and his so-call Gaza peace plan was just wishful; thinking. Shouldn't he do the proper thing and resign or take the 25th amendment?

14 hours ago, Tug said:

You are missing the point entirely I participated in our sandiego March.it was the kind  of thing you’d want your kids and grandkids to attend peaceful pointed serious funny sometimes silly. I could sense the underlying love of country and deep concern for the direction trumps taking…..and rightfully so….to me it is a sign of life hope love decency and change …..the pendulum is swinging back the other way in my view (and hope) 

All very big Dem cities so little wonder about the crowds sharing their Trump Derangexxx Syndrome - shouldn't they be in quarantine? Pleased it was peaceful, bit of a first from the Lefties these days.

And I'm sure there are some legitimate concerns, but those on the threat of impending authoritarianism are as hysterical as the world is ending from too much CO2. 

9 minutes ago, Donga said:

All very big Dem cities so little wonder about the crowds sharing their Trump Derangexxx Syndrome - shouldn't they be in quarantine? Pleased it was peaceful, bit of a first from the Lefties these days.

And I'm sure there are some legitimate concerns, but those on the threat of impending authoritarianism are as hysterical as the world is ending from too much CO2. 

Nonsense in red city’s as well.everyone is sick of trump rite now trumps under water bigley.every thing is way more expensive since he didn’t get his bauble now he’s actively trying to get something going in Venezuela so he can steal their oil.trying desperately to incite violence here at home so he has an excuse to invoke the insurrection act….enough of this nonsense.