On Saturday, protests erupted across the US, with over 500,000 expected to rally against Donald Trump’s policies and perceived authoritarianism, particularly in Washington DC at the National Mall. Organizers, including MoveOn and various progressive groups, framed the event as a mobilization against what they describe as a “brazen power grab” by Trump and billionaire allies, urging citizens to stand against cuts to social services. The protests followed a drop in Trump’s approval ratings and economic concerns after his recent tariff announcements, marking the first significant demonstration in DC since his inauguration.