Washington, Jan 19, (V7N) – As former President Donald Trump prepares for his second inauguration on Monday, liberal groups are organizing protests across the United States, including in the nation's capital. These protests are set to take place on Saturday and Monday, with the aim of opposing Trump’s re-election and advocating for a range of issues such as abortion rights, immigration, and climate change.

When Trump was first elected in 2016, large-scale protests followed his inauguration in 2017, drawing an estimated 2.3 million participants. These marches were pivotal in the formation of local resistance groups that pressured lawmakers to block Trump’s policies. Now, with his return to office, advocacy groups are working together to mobilize protests once again, hoping to create lasting impact.

The biggest event will be the People’s March, an offshoot of the 2017 Women's March, which will begin at three different locations across Washington, D.C. on Saturday morning. These marches will focus on issues such as immigration, abortion rights, and climate change. The march will end at the Lincoln Memorial for a rally and resource fair aimed at engaging participants in grassroots activism. Tamika Middleton, managing director of the Women's March, said the goal is not to replicate the 2017 energy but to create a foundation for sustained action against the Trump administration.

The event is one of many, with over 350 similar marches planned in cities across the U.S. and internationally. Other groups, such as the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, are also holding marches to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, protesting against Trump’s policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as abortion rights. On Monday, the ANSWER Coalition will rally in about 80 cities, opposing Trump’s right-wing agenda and calling for action against inequality and climate change.

The protests are being described as a starting point to mobilize and engage people, aiming to build long-term support for progressive causes. It remains to be seen whether these protests will match the historic size and impact of the 2017 marches, but the organizers are determined to continue their efforts.

As for law enforcement, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C., estimates that up to 25,000 people could attend the People’s March, with organizers saying they have received 50,000 RSVPs.

In addition to the protests in Washington, conservative groups will also hold events, such as the Trump "victory rally" planned for Sunday at Capital One Arena and the annual "March for Life" in opposition to abortion rights on January 24.

With thousands expected to protest across the country, these events highlight the ongoing political divide and the strong resistance movement mobilizing against Trump’s second term.

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