This week, a wave of protests broke out across the United States.
Tens of thousands of people are on the streets.” without king"To express dissatisfaction with the direction of the current government. This nationwide mobilization is the third large-scale operation since January this year, coinciding with a sensitive period of continued federal shutdown.
The shutdown not only caused the interruption of many public services, but also raised people's concern that the separation of powers system might be eroded.
In Bethesda, Maryland, a demonstrator carried a marked sign: There's nothing more patriotic than protesting"。
Not far away, Brian Lehman of Washington, D.C., waving a huge American flag, was outraged at being labeled a "terrorist" by Republicans: "This is America. Although I don't share their politics, I don't think they don't love this country, they are just misguided." This sentiment was quite representative among the protesters.
President Trump himself was not in D.C., but traveled to Mar-a-Lago, Fla. He responded in an interview with Fox News: " They say I am like a king, but I am not."
Meanwhile, a $1 million fundraising event is taking place at Sea Lake’s estate. This sharp contrast further highlights the current political ecological fragmentation.
The protest was jointly sponsored by hundreds of organizations and held simultaneously in more than 2,600 cities across the United States. Compared with earlier demonstrations against Musk's layoffs and military parades, this operation showed stronger organization and cohesion.
It was joined by top Democrats such as Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw it as Combating the expansion of administrative powersImportant way.
New York's Times Square was crowded with people, with thousands chanting slogans and waving various slogans. Retired doctor Terence McCormally came to Arlington National Cemetery to participate in activities. He said that the recent deployment of the National Guard has made him more vigilant about police forces.
Similar solidarity activities have also been staged in overseas cities such as Montreal and London, which shows that this movement has transcended national boundaries.
Republicans describe the protesters as Extremists who hate America.。 House Speaker Mike Johnson called it a "Marxist rally" and listed various labels including "anti-capitalist". This qualitative dispute reflects the fierce game between the two parties on the right to speak.
The Democrats insisted it was "a rally of love for America."Sanders stressed on social media that it was an action to defend the constitution and freedom.
Faced with the deadlock in the government shutdown, the Democratic Party refused to vote on the grounds of health care funding. This is not only a reflection of policy differences, but also a strategic choice to check and balance executive power.
It is worth noting that the Democratic Party has shown a stronger protest gesture than half a year ago. Schumer was previously criticized within the party for compromising on the budget, and now the figures from 1,300 to 2,100 to 2,600 protests seem to indicate the strength of the opposition.
As organizers say, “The Democratic Party should not do the least now is surrender.”This continuously fermenting political movement is profoundly affecting the U.S. power balance pattern.