Protests against Donald Trump Facts for Kids

Thousands of people formed a human chain on the Golden Gate Bridge to peacefully protest the inauguration of Donald Trump.

Protests against Donald Trump were events where people gathered to show their disagreement with Donald Trump. These protests happened in the United States starting in 2016. People protested during his run for president, known as the Trump presidential campaign. They also protested after he won the 2016 presidential election.

During his campaign, some people, called activists, organized smaller protests. These often took place inside Trump's own rallies. Sometimes, these groups even tried to stop the rallies from happening.

After Donald Trump won the election, many more people joined in larger protests. Students and other activists gathered in big cities across the United States. They often chanted slogans like "Not my President!" to show their feelings.

Understanding Public Protests
- Why People Protested Donald Trump
  - Protests During the Campaign
  - Protests After the Election
    - The Women's March
    - Other Major Protests
- Protests Across the World
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Understanding Public Protests

Protests are a way for people to express their opinions. They can show support or disagreement with leaders or government decisions. People often protest when they feel strongly about an issue. These gatherings are a part of democracy, allowing citizens to have their voices heard.

Why People Protested Donald Trump

People protested Donald Trump for different reasons. Some disagreed with his ideas and policies. Others were upset about things he said during his campaign. The protests grew bigger after he won the election. Many people felt worried about the future of the country.

Protests During the Campaign

Before the election, some people protested at Trump's campaign events. These protesters were often activists who disagreed with his views. They would sometimes try to interrupt his speeches. Their goal was to draw attention to their concerns. These early protests showed that there was strong opposition to his campaign.

Protests After the Election

After Trump won the 2016 election, the protests became much larger. Many people were surprised by the election results. Thousands of students and activists gathered in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. They marched and held signs to show their disappointment and concern.

The Women's March

One of the biggest protests was the Women's March. This happened on January 21, 2017, the day after Trump became president. Millions of people, mostly women, marched in cities all over the world. The main march was in Washington, D.C. People marched for women's rights, human rights, and other causes they felt were threatened. It was one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history.

Other Major Protests

Many other protests followed the Women's March. These included demonstrations against Trump's policies on immigration and environmental protection. For example, there were protests against his travel ban from several Muslim-majority countries. People also marched to support immigrants and refugees. These events showed ongoing public disagreement with the new administration.

Protests Across the World

Protests against Donald Trump were not only in the United States. People in other countries also organized demonstrations. They showed their support for American protesters and expressed their own concerns about Trump's policies. These global protests highlighted that his presidency had an impact beyond the U.S. borders.

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Trump flanked by Secret Service agents before the election
Limousine vandalized in Washington, D.C.
Demonstrators on Pennsylvania Avenue participating in the Women's March on Washington
San Francisco City Hall protest
Day Without Immigrants protesters in Washington, D.C.
Not My Presidents Day demonstrators en route to the White House, Washington, D.C.
Day Without a Woman protesters in front of San Francisco City Hall
Tax March protesters at the U.S. Capitol
May Day protests in Los Angeles
Protesters in Phoenix, Arizona
Protesters at Trump Tower following rescission of DACA
Protestors against Trump recall abolitionist John Brown. Greensboro, N.C., October 7, 2017.
Activists in Manila burn rotating Trump effigy, dubbed "Fascist Spinner", inspired by the fidget spinner
Protest against U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel in Washington, D.C., December 16, 2017
Family separation policy protest in Phoenix, Arizona
Baby Trump balloon flown in Parliament Square, Westminster, London, July 2018
Baby Trump and Stop the Hate poster, Place de la République, Paris, November 2018