Just a day after President Trump’s remarkable political comeback, protests are flaring up in cities across the United States and even overseas. Despite Trump’s decisive victory and the GOP’s sweeping success, some Democrats and leftists are showing signs of unwillingness to accept the election results, sparking demonstrations from Chicago to New York City.
In Chicago, thousands of protesters gathered outside Trump Tower, chanting slogans and holding signs in a display of anger and frustration. The city, a Democratic stronghold, has often been a focal point for progressive activism, and last night was no exception as people voiced their disapproval of Trump’s return to the Oval Office.
🚨#BREAKING: Massive Anti-Trump Protest is underway and have gathered in Chicago after Hours after President Elect Donald Trump’s victory
📌#Chicago | #Illinois⁰⁰Currently Massive anti-Trump protesters, along with pro-Palestine activists and other demonstrators, have gathered… pic.twitter.com/wZ8xE04XxB
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) November 7, 2024
The protests were not limited to Chicago. At New York University, students assembled, many focusing on international issues, including the situation in Israel and Palestine. This intersectional aspect of the protests highlights the broad spectrum of grievances that some leftist activists are tying to Trump’s victory, showing a rallying of causes that go beyond the presidential election itself.
Philadelphia also saw a smaller gathering, reflecting waning enthusiasm for the Democratic Party even in its traditional strongholds. The turnout in Philadelphia underscores a broader concern for Democrats, as Trump’s popularity among working-class and suburban voters continues to reshape the political landscape, even in cities they once considered safe territory.
#Chicago #News #electionprotest
A protest is happening now and growing larger as we speak outside of Trump tower marching down blocking all major intersections pic.twitter.com/H2r6NPvmrz— that coder girl of the us (@That_coder_girl) November 7, 2024
Huge mob of protesters outside Trump tower in Chicago.
They should be happy that prices will be going down soon, wages will be going up, and our border will be secure.
Why aren’t they?pic.twitter.com/1tfkfmpjK9
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) November 7, 2024
And the discontent has even crossed borders. In the British city of York, a small group of hard-left activists gathered, hoping to send a message that Trump’s leadership isn’t welcome abroad. Outside the U.S. Embassy in London, another small protest formed, though it’s unlikely to have much impact beyond expressing solidarity with American leftists.
Though these protests are relatively small and isolated, they suggest the beginnings of what could be a larger backlash. For many Democrats, the stages of grief are just beginning, with some activists determined to channel their frustration into resistance. The sentiment in some corners mirrors the uproar seen during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, when frustration with political leadership and social issues ignited demonstrations across the country.
Trump, however, now holds a strong mandate, empowered by a clear win. His message throughout the campaign was about restoring order and bringing the country back on track, and he now has the public support to implement his agenda. As tensions build, Trump and the GOP face the challenge of balancing their renewed power with addressing the social divisions that have only deepened. For now, it’s clear that Trump’s return is stirring emotions across the spectrum—but he is more determined than ever to steer the nation forward.
If they do anything other than peaceful protest, throw them in jail.
Now they know how republicans felt after Biteme was cheated into office in 2020.