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Thousands march in Manhattan on Presidents' Day against Trump/Musk actions


Published on 2025-02-17 17:00:55 - MSN
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  • Concerned about the political direction and future of the United States, thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets on Presidents Day, protesting the second Trump administration's actions to gut the federal government,

On Presidents Day, thousands of people marched through Manhattan to protest against actions by former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, focusing on their perceived threats to democracy and free speech. The march, organized by groups like Rise and Resist and Indivisible Nation BK, began at Columbus Circle and proceeded to Times Square. Protesters expressed concerns over Trump's legal battles, including a $355 million fine for fraud, and Musk's management of X Corp (formerly Twitter), where he has been accused of suppressing free speech. Demonstrators carried signs and chanted slogans highlighting their opposition to what they see as authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of democratic norms by these influential figures.

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