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๐ฅ Protests Erupt in NYC & LA Over TrumpโMusk Decisions
๐ Whatโs Happening?
On April 5, mass protests under the "Hands Off!" movement swept across over 50 U.S. states, including massive demonstrations in New York City and Los Angeles.
Tensions escalated in Los Angeles as ICE raids and immigration crackdowns led to clashes; Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops in response.
In NYC, protesters clashed with police in front of Federal Plaza; several arrests were made.
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โ ๏ธ Why Are People Protesting?
Trumpโs policy shifts on immigration enforcement, federal job cuts, and public service rollbacks.
Elon Muskโs controversial new agency: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), criticized for overreach and its impact on social services.
New federal tax strategies allegedly designed by Muskโs team have drawn public backlash.
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๐ฃ๏ธ Reactions
Location Reaction
Los Angeles Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass warned the troop deployment may worsen tensions.
Federal Govt FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino stated: โProtest is a right, but not disruption or destruction.โ
Trump Referred to the protests as a "violent uprising" and accused demonstrators of extremism.
Civil Rights Groups Backed the protests as a fight to protect education, healthcare, and workers' rights.
