cross-posted from: https://lemmy.today/post/26836618
this post was submitted on 04 Apr 2025
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Is this an armed protest? What is the action and outcome anticipated?
No - this is a non-violent protest:
About this event
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. We are fighting back!
They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.
🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! 🚨
This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.
A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
Check out handsoff2025.com for more information.
When is the violent protest planned?
So how is this going to force an outcome?
This is not a crisis to those with understanding. In fact, we did narrowly avoid crisis. We'll, not narrowly, voted by an over whelming majority, in fact.
My prayers go out to Trump, Elon, and anyone else in critical decision-making positions.