Protests against President Trump and his administration's policies

SOURCE www.npr.org
Protests took place across the U.S. against President Trump and his administration's policies, with a focus on free trade, immigration raids, and market drop. Trump indicated he is staying the course with his agenda despite the protests.

Key Points

  • Protests focused on free trade, immigration raids, and market drop
  • Trump indicated he won't lose $1 trillion for 'pencils from China'
  • Energy seen in protests could be a start for Democrats for upcoming elections
  • Administration's response mainly focused on tariffs and market impact

Pros

  • Protesters expressing frustration and resilience against the administration's policies
  • Possible start for Democrats to gain energy and activism for upcoming elections

Cons

  • Protests may not be a representative cross section of the country as they were overwhelmingly white
  • Administration's response mainly focused on tariffs and market impact