Other protesters held signs that said “Fight oligarchy,” “Hands off our democracy,” “Reject fascism,” “Tax the rich” and “We won’t be divided.” Some carried Palestinian or Ukrainian flags. Others held upside-down American flags. Cartoonish depictions of Musk — the world’s richest man who leads Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, founded by executive order in January — seemed at times to outnumber signs depicting the president himself.
Speaking to protestors, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Seattle, described the nationwide action as an effort “to take back our country” and show Trump, Musk and Republicans that “we intend to fight back against unelected billionaires.”
“Today, we are here to demand an end to
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