05.03.2025 09:41
Protests marked the first congressional session of U.S. President Donald Trump's second term. Anti-Trump Americans took to the streets, while Democratic lawmakers inside Congress expressed their opposition to the new president with banners. Large groups carried signs reading "No dictator in the U.S." in front of Fox News, while Democratic women attended Congress dressed in pink.
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US President Donald Trump spoke at the first joint session of Congress of his second presidential term. Trump, who stated that they are determined to revive the "American dream" with steps taken in many areas from border security to the economy, from restructuring the federal government to foreign policy, faced protests from Democratic lawmakers and the public during the 47th president's first speech.
PROTEST IN FRONT OF FOX NEWS
The first protest was held by anti-Trump Americans in front of Fox News. Americans carrying placards that read "No dictator in the USA" also chanted slogans criticizing Elon Musk.
"THIS IS NOT NORMAL"
In Congress, the protests of Democratic Representatives marked Trump's first speech. Melanie Stansbury held a banner that read "This is not normal" as President Donald Trump approached to address the joint session of Congress.
REMOVED FROM THE HALL
House Speaker Al Green was also among those reacting to Trump. Green was removed from the hall for interrupting Trump's speech.
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN DRESSED IN PINK
Democrats raised banners with the word "wrong" while Trump was speaking. Democratic women wore pink to protest Trump's policies towards women.
Protests also included banners carrying the word "lie." Trump's partner Elon Musk also faced backlash. Congressional representatives protested the American billionaire by saying "Musk is stealing."
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