On April 5, 2025, massive "Hands Off" protests took place across the United States and Europe, with demonstrators opposing President Donald Trump's administration and its perceived authoritarian and billionaire-driven agenda.
Organized by groups such as Democrats Abroad and MoveOn, over 1,000 events attracted hundreds of thousands of participants in cities including Washington D.C., Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, and Frankfurt.
Protesters voiced concerns over threats to democracy, civil rights, healthcare, social security, environmental protections, judicial independence, and rising inequality. High-profile figures, including Representatives Jamie Raskin and Maxwell Frost, condemned President Trump’s policies and rhetoric, with Raskin emphasizing the need to defend democratic institutions and criticizing the glorification of January 6 rioters.
The demonstrations, characterized by creative signs and chants, conveyed strong resistance to the administration’s actions, accusing it and allied billionaires like Elon Musk of undermining foundational American values and public services. While the protests were largely peaceful, they represented the largest mobilization since President Trump’s second-term inauguration, aiming to inspire broader civic engagement and resistance.