Large-scale anti-Trump protests took place across the US, including significant demonstrations in major cities like Washington, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. These protests, representing a delayed but significant opposition, targeted Trump's fiscal policies, administrative layoffs, immigration policies, and isolationist foreign policy.
Despite the protests, Trump remains defiant, attributing them to an economic revolution and expressing confidence in his approach. However, his approval rating stands at around 49%, with 50% disapproving of his performance, highlighting a significant portion of the population unsatisfied with his leadership. This creates concern among Republicans facing re-election in 2026.
The opposition aims to leverage these protests to pressure Trump and the Republican party into making concessions. By using large-scale demonstrations and sustained pressure, they hope to influence the political climate and potentially force policy changes. The effectiveness of this strategy will become clear in the coming months.