Thousands of demonstrators in Washington and around the World marched to protest President-elect Donald Trump. Protesters, mainly women, pledge to continue the resistance.
Last week was marked by Anti-Trump protests in Washington and around the globe. The protests reflected widespread concerns among women and marginalized communities about the potential implications of his second term. Notably, the Women’s March, that began as a response to Trump’s initial inauguration in 2017, and which has been rebranded as the People’s March marked the lead.
As Rachel Looker from BBC noted the event mimicked the march originated in 2017 which has since become an annual demonstration. Organized by a coalition of activist groups, the march aims to challenge “Trumpism” and the policies associated with the incoming administration.
In addition to the Washington march, smaller protests took place in cities like New York and Seattle, highlighting widespread dissent against Trump across the country. Some protests also took place around the globe.
The coalition encompasses a larger agenda
The Guardian noted that the evolution of the March from the Women’s March to People’s signifies an expanded focus beyond women’s rights to encompass broader issues such as reproductive rights, racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate change. Despite a decrease in participation compared to the inaugural 2017 event, the 2025 march still mobilized thousands in Washington, D.C., and across the world.
The re-election has also intensified fears among transgender individuals, particularly following executive actions that enforce binary gender classifications on federal documents and restrict taxpayer-funded gender-affirming healthcare. These measures have been perceived as direct threats to the recognition and rights of transgender and non-binary people, prompting legal challenges and calls for solidarity within the community.