Tens of thousands protested in Manhattan against President Trump and Elon Musk, part of a larger movement nationwide. The Hands Off protests aimed to highlight government attacks on democratic rights and economic instability. Demonstrators were particularly incensed over Trump's cuts to federal agencies and the impact on workers, essential services, and funding. Marchers also voiced concern over immigration policies and voter rights, stressing the need to maintain democratic values amidst rising tensions and significant policy changes in the government.
Though Trump and Musk have said the cuts were needed to stop wasteful spending, opponents say they have sent thousands of workers to the unemployment line and threatened essential services and funding.
Protesters condemned Trump and Musk, who has worked closely with the president as the leader of the Department of Governmental Efficiency, for their actions to gut entire federal agencies, from the Federal Aviation Administration to the Social Security Administration.
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