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The 2017 Women’s March has evolved into a broader coalition of progressive groups, now dubbed the “People’s March,” preceding President-Elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. However, the demonstration failed to match the attendance numbers seen during the original Women’s March that took place prior to Trump’s first term.
The latest iteration of the protest, held two days before Trump’s 2025 inauguration, brought together a diverse array of activist groups in Washington, D.C. The event united pro-abortion advocates with various progressive organizations, including LGBTQIA activists, Democratic Socialists, Pro-Palestinian supporters, immigration reform advocates, anti-militarism groups, democracy defenders, and environmental activists.
Not a single American Flag spotted at the People’s March in DC protesting against Donald Trump
If you hate America then LEAVE
These people have no idea how good they have it. pic.twitter.com/lkaI7FhVzM
— MORGONN (@morgonnm) January 18, 2025
Event organizers attempted to create a unified front by combining various causes, from labor rights to racial justice. The march aimed to highlight issues affecting marginalized communities, including concerns about police brutality, mass incarceration, and colonization, while incorporating other progressive priorities.
The demonstration saw thousands of participants converging on the Lincoln Memorial from three separate starting points in downtown Washington, D.C. Protesters gathered at Farragut Square, McPherson Square, and Franklin Park before beginning their march. The primary focus of the demonstration was to voice opposition to what participants characterized as Trump’s “fascist” policies and regressive agenda.
People’s March in DC is a collection of people who just want to shove BLM, Abortion, and LGBTQIA+ garbage down your throat every day….
ITS OVER
You are not the majority! Americans voted to RESTORE AMERICA not ruin it! pic.twitter.com/9PgHlXcJEI
— MORGONN (@morgonnm) January 18, 2025
Throughout the march, demonstrators displayed various protest signs, including messages such as “We Won’t Go Back” and “When INJUSTICE Becomes Law, RESISTANCE Becomes Duty.” A small group of pro-life counter-protesters attempted to establish a presence near the main rally stage but were quickly overwhelmed by the numerous progressive activists representing various causes who had gathered for the event.