Thousands rally against Trump in nationwide "Not My Presidents Day" protests
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People rally during the "Not My Presidents Day" protest at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Feb. 17. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Thousands rallied against President Trump in D.C. and across the U.S. on Monday to protest policies including his administration's efforts to make sweeping cuts to government agencies and its push to deport undocumented immigrants.
The big picture: The Presidents Day demonstrations, driven by the 50501 Movement, a grassroots effort that calls for 50 protests in 50 states, also featured signs protesting Elon Musk, the billionaire face of DOGE.
- Protest organizers said the rallies were against "anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies."
- Many protesters turned out in cities impacted by polar vortex-related frigid temperatures.
What they're saying: White House spokesperson Harrison Fields said Monday night Trump "received a resounding mandate from the American people," in reference to November's win that saw him triumph in the electoral college and become the first Republican president to win the popular vote since 2004, though by the narrowest margin since 2000.
- Trump "swiftly took action to deliver on his promises of restoring common sense policies, strengthening the economy, and re-establishing America's dominance on the world stage," Fields added in his email.
- "President Trump is a leader for all Americans, and he will continue to prioritize America's interests in every decision."
In photos: Anti-Trump protests across the U.S.
Go deeper: Photos from earlier rallies against the Trump administration's government overhaul
