May Day Protests Against Trump Spark Nationwide and Global Demonstrations

May Day rallies across the United States and around the world drew thousands of demonstrators protesting the policies of former President Donald Trump, with a strong focus on his administration’s approach to immigration, labor rights, and diversity initiatives. Major U.S. cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Seattle saw large gatherings, where union members, immigrant-rights supporters, teachers, and advocacy groups called for the protection of families and workers, and voiced opposition to deportations and other policies perceived as targeting vulnerable communities. In Providence, Rhode Island, ride-share drivers, child care advocates, and labor activists joined in, organizing multiple protests against Trump and for broader social and economic reforms. Globally, Trump’s economic and trade policies also sparked concern, with protests in countries like Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines highlighting the impact of U.S. tariffs and fears of economic instability. Demonstrators around the world used the occasion to draw attention to issues such as rising costs, job insecurity, and the need for greater worker protections. While international and domestic rallies shared similar themes, U.S. protests were particularly marked by calls for increased resistance from elected officials and demands for the protection of immigrant communities.