What is the ‘#50501’ movement that has led to protests across the US?
Protesters across all 50 US states are participating in the 50501 movement, a grassroots initiative organising widespread protests against Donald Trump’s policies. The movement is demanding Trump’s removal or resignation, investigations into his appointees, including Elon Musk, and the repeal of ‘oppressive’ executive orders, among other actions This movement is also referred to as “50 states, 50 protests, one day.” AP From US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown to the forced relocation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, all of his early actions have led to debates across the world. Protesters in Philadelphia and at state capitols across California, Minnesota, Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, and other states waved signs condemning Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, who leads Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency, and Project 2025, a hard-right agenda for American governance and society. AP Various websites and social media accounts called for action, promoting messages like “reject fascism” and “defend our democracy.” This movement is a grassroots initiative mobilising mass protests against Trump’s policies.
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