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Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk

Headline from Delaware Public Media, on the newest of 2 developments

Demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off."

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Developments in this update

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  1. ‘Hands Off’: Thousands across the nation expected to protest Trump administration Saturday

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  2. Newest

    Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

Reports & sources

83 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS News

    "Hands Off" protests to be held April 5 in Boston and across Massachusetts. Map shows protest locations. - CBS Boston (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests will be held across the country Saturday, aimed at sending a message to President Trump and Elon Musk.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    ‘Hands Off’: Thousands across the nation expected to protest Trump administration Saturday (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Thousands of people across the nation and here in the D.C. region Saturday are expected to protest with a message to President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk: Hands off.

  3. Breitbart News

    'Hands Off' Rallies to Be Held Saturday to Protest Donald Trump, Elon Musk (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Anti-Trump protestors will gather across the nation on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

  4. ABC 7 San Francisco

    'Hands Off!' protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk underway across the US (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Rallies are underway across the U.S. on Saturday protesting the Trump administration's actions on government, the economy and human rights.

  5. Green Field Reporter

    'Hands Off!' protests against Trump and Musk are planned across the US - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk plan to rally across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.

  6. Tampa Bay Times

    Protesters tee off on Trump and Musk around Florida and nation (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” rallies were planned across the country.

  7. NBC 6 South Florida

    Protesters tee off against Trump, Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across US (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration's actions.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in “Hands Off!” rallies across the US (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned nationwide, including in Boston, Providence, and Portsmouth, N.H.

  9. Daily Journal

    'Hands Off!' protests against Trump and Musk are planned across the US (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk plan to rally across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.

  10. CBS News

    "Hands Off!" demonstrations protest Trump, Musk across U.S. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.

  11. CBS 19 Tyler

    Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    CBS 19 Tyler's feed description

    So-called Hands Off! demonstrations were organized for more than 1,200 locations in all 50 states by more than 150 groups.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Thousands protest across the US against Trump and Musk at ‘Hands Off’ rallies (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Organizers aimed at holding over 1,400 protests across all 50 states with nearly 600,000 people signed up to attend.

  13. Foxla

    LIST: 'Hands Off!' protests against Trump policies, tariffs across Southern California (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Thousands are expected to gather across Southern California for "Hands Off!" demonstrations against Trump's tariffs, program cuts, and federal worker layoffs, which protesters claim harm public services and social safety nets.

  14. WDIO Duluth

    Angry protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Thousands of demonstrators from New York to Alaska protested against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Protesters criticized the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.

  15. Fox News

    Protesters rally against Trump, Musk in 'Hands Off!' gatherings nationwide (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Thousands of protesters gathered in all 50 states Saturday to protest Trump administration policies.

  16. Local News 8

    ‘Hands Off!’ protesters across US to rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    CNN By Alaa Elassar, Shania Shelton and Mina Allen, CNN (CNN) — Over 1,400 protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are expected across all 50 states on Saturday, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what they call a “hostile takeover” and attack on American rights and f…

  17. Newsweek

    Major anti-Trump "Hands Off" protests erupt across Europe (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Organizers are expecting more than 1 million participants in the slew of "Hands Off!" protests across the globe.

  18. KTVZ Bend

    ‘Hands Off!’ protesters across US rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Alaa Elassar, Shania Shelton and Mina Allen, CNN (CNN) — Scores of people took part in protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk across all 50 states and globally on Saturday, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what they call a “hostile takeover” and attack on Americ…

  19. NBC News

    Thousands rally in 'Hands Off' protests against Trump policies and Musk-led government cuts (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Thousands of protesters gathered around the U.S.

  20. Seattle Times

    Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in “Hands Off!” rallies across the U.S. (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are rallying across the U.S. to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.

  21. Forbes

    Anti-Trump ‘Hands Off’ Protests Planned In All 50 States Today: What To Know (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    More than 1,000 protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are planned for Saturday in cities across all 50 states, with several international cities taking...

  22. The Oregonian

    ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump and Musk draw thousands across the country (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned Saturday by more than 150 groups.

  23. ABC 7 New York

    Hundreds of demonstrators protest the Trump administration in 'Hands Off!' rally in New York City (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Hundreds gathered at Bryant Park on Saturday, one of many "Hands Off!" demonstrations across the U.S. protesting the Trump administration's actions.

  24. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: 'Hands Off' protest against Trump and Musk's federal cuts in Washington, D.C. (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk plan to rally across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.

  25. ABC 11 Raleigh

    'Hands Off!' protests against Trump and Musk held in Raleigh, Durham (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Protesters hold 'Hands Off!' demonstrations in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina.

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