‘Hands Off’: Protesters deliver a sweeping message to Trump and Musk at a DC rally
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Summary
Over 100,000 protesters took to the streets across the US over the weekend to protest against President Donald Trump and his embattled business partner Elon Musk, who is CEO of Twitter and former CEO of Tesla.
The protests, which were organised under the banner of the Hands Off movement, aimed to deliver a simple but impactful message to the US government: “Protect democracy, and stop messing with programs and agencies that matter,” with references to Trump’s tendency to “surprise” appointtees and controversial leader of the Office of Management and Budget, Project 2025 author Russell Vought.
Protesters also highlighted Musk’s destructive influence on federal agencies, in particular the dismantling of consumer protections and the weakening of labour conditions at Tesla.
Despite the varied causes and issues represented by those attending the protests, the day was characterised by its peacefulness, with the only interruption being a group of pro-Palestine protesters urging extra focus on their cause.