2025.1.18 The People’s March: Protesting Trump in a Divided America

‘People’s March’ Ahead of Trump Inauguration (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)

Two days before President-elect Trump’s inauguration, a massive protest named the “People’s March” was held in Washington, D.C.

Many in Japan mistakenly believe that Trump achieved a “landslide victory” in the 2024 presidential election based solely on the number of electoral votes. In reality, however, Republican Trump garnered 49.80% of the vote, while Democrat Harris secured 48.33%. The difference between them is only 1.47%, which falls within the margin of error, demonstrating that the United States is almost evenly divided.

LIVE | People’s March in Washington DC against Trump (Hindustan Times)

This march, previously known as the “Women’s March,” began as a protest against Trump’s first inauguration in 2017 and has reached its eighth year. Renamed the “People’s March” for Trump’s second term, it brought together tens of thousands of groups representing not only women’s rights but also minority rights, immigration issues, climate activism, and other causes.

This is the voice of the People representing half of America. Trump, who champions ruthless survival-of-the-fittest capitalism, casually demands territorial concessions from other nations, exerts military and economic pressure without hesitation, shows a willingness to intervene comprehensively in economic activities through “emergency declarations,” and tolerates discriminatory remarks during immigration policy debates. The fight against him will continue across borders.

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