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Beachnutt

(8,621 posts) Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:23 AM Yesterday

What to Know About the April 5 Anti-Trump Protest in DC

Washingtonian
Jamie Raskin will address a projected rally crowd of 12,500 people on the National Mall.
Thousands of protestors nationwide are expected to participate in a series of anti-Trump demonstrations on Saturday, April 5. The progressive coalition organizing the Hands Off! rallies has planned more than 1,000 events across the country for its National Day of Action, with a flagship protest slated to descend on DC.

As of Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for MoveOn—one of the advocacy groups leading the demonstrations—told Washingtonian that organizers anticipate about 12,500 protestors to attend the National Mall rally. Protestors are encouraged to gather at the Sylvan Theater around 11 AM, and the main program will begin at noon.
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https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/04/01/what-to-know-about-the-april-5-anti-trump-protest-in-dc/

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What to Know About the April 5 Anti-Trump Protest in DC (Original Post) Beachnutt Yesterday OP

That small a crowd?! Wilma Woke Yesterday #1

I see that you just joined DU today Beachnutt Yesterday #2

14 minutes ago. Not to be unwelcoming or marybourg Yesterday #6

I'm all aflutter at your concentrated attention... Wilma Woke Yesterday #18

No We really Don't "like" you. Cha 16 hrs ago #45

Notice screen name Mossfern Yesterday #10

And, I see by their Profile Cha 16 hrs ago #44

Most of these are local and pulled together quickly. Why, how big are Mango Jebus's crowds? ... marble falls Yesterday #4

Pulled together?! Wilma Woke Yesterday #8

Counter-protesting, eh? Why not cross the street, it's only a measley 12,000+ crowd? ... marble falls Yesterday #9

Message auto-removed Name removed Yesterday #15

Well OK then. GP6971 Yesterday #16

Sounds serious Torchlight Yesterday #17

What kind of sign will you have? GP6971 Yesterday #13

Nothing. He's above the fray. If it's the Red Cross, that's good. If it's the usual above the fray-er ... marble falls Yesterday #30

Perhaps somehting like this.. Cha 16 hrs ago #46

LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Interesting in that you can still GP6971 16 hrs ago #47

lol... she's getting laughed at Mightily Cha 16 hrs ago #48

Pizza delivery! Wilma disrupted poorly, PPR'd at 19 posts. ms liberty Yesterday #34

Howdy! EYESORE 9001 Yesterday #7

Good morning Sunshine!!! GP6971 Yesterday #11

Hey Wilma, how's Fred? milestogo Yesterday #12

Will you be "waving" at the crowd in the "special" way people like you like to wave? Sky Jewels Yesterday #19

Accusing someone of supporting Nazis Wilma Woke Yesterday #20

Oh dear. Sky Jewels Yesterday #21

Somewhere along the line, a handful got the crazy notion Torchlight Yesterday #23

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #24

I bet you do want to tell them that. Torchlight Yesterday #25

Oooooo... Wilma Woke Yesterday #26

Sounds serious Torchlight Yesterday #27

It was serious, that was the sound of his last gasp. marble falls Yesterday #31

Wilma Woke, we hardly knew ye. Xavier Breath Yesterday #35

The lucky we! marble falls Yesterday #36

The lucky we! marble falls Yesterday #37

Yeah, I did Nazi that coming. Xavier Breath Yesterday #38

Nice job getting him to just spit it out!!! marble falls Yesterday #39

That is a solid reich wing position you are taking there. It is false and has been refuted convincingly many times. Bernardo de La Paz Yesterday #28

The temporary playmate thinks that "the way forward" is to "become one with Trump" (ick) Emrys Yesterday #29

Are you feeling OK today??? No? It must be the reaction to the Covid GP6971 15 hrs ago #49

You can participate and add to the totals. SammyWinstonJack 23 hrs ago #41

This message was self-deleted by its author marble falls Yesterday #3

California is ready........... Lovie777 Yesterday #5

I expect over 12,500 BigmanPigman Yesterday #14

Yeah, I mean, I would expect 50k-75k at least given it's in DC. Xavier Breath Yesterday #32

From the comments I've been reading on You Tube BigmanPigman 17 hrs ago #43

There will be an over flow of 12,000. Mango's announcement yesterday only built a bigger crowd. marble falls Yesterday #33

Be aware of Trump and ICE monitoring you! Owens Yesterday #22

Main link to sign up and show support: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/ Exp 23 hrs ago #40

This "Hands Off" protest should be the headline on every page. https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/ Exp 23 hrs ago #42

Wilma Woke

(19 posts)

1. That small a crowd?!

Reply to Beachnutt (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:25 AM

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Last edited Thu Apr 3, 2025, 10:29 AM - Edit history (1)

How come? 😳😭

Beachnutt

(8,621 posts)

2. I see that you just joined DU today

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:31 AM

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marybourg

(13,338 posts)

6. 14 minutes ago. Not to be unwelcoming or

Reply to Beachnutt (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:46 AM

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anything, but . . .

Wilma Woke

(19 posts)

18. I'm all aflutter at your concentrated attention...

Reply to marybourg (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 10:28 AM

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All eyes 👀 on me.

You like me...You really, really like me!

Cha

(309,221 posts)

45. No We really Don't "like" you.

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #18)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 07:46 PM

16 hrs ago

Mossfern

(3,654 posts)

10. Notice screen name

Reply to Beachnutt (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 09:47 AM

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Cha

(309,221 posts)

44. And, I see by their Profile

Reply to Beachnutt (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 07:45 PM

16 hrs ago

that she is PPR.

TY

marble falls

(64,333 posts)

4. Most of these are local and pulled together quickly. Why, how big are Mango Jebus's crowds? ...

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:41 AM

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... of course you're not trolling, are you?

Wilma Woke

(19 posts)

8. Pulled together?!

Reply to marble falls (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 09:41 AM

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We've been hearing about this for weeks! How cool it's gonna be. I am going to the city to witness it for myself. I always stand across the street.

marble falls

(64,333 posts)

9. Counter-protesting, eh? Why not cross the street, it's only a measley 12,000+ crowd? ...

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 09:42 AM

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... Care to wager how many over 12,000 will show up!

Response to marble falls (Reply #9)

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GP6971

(34,402 posts)

16. Well OK then.

Reply to Name removed (Reply #15)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 10:20 AM

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Torchlight

(4,453 posts)

17. Sounds serious

Reply to Name removed (Reply #15)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 10:23 AM

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Good luck

GP6971

(34,402 posts)

13. What kind of sign will you have?

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 09:53 AM

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marble falls

(64,333 posts)

30. Nothing. He's above the fray. If it's the Red Cross, that's good. If it's the usual above the fray-er ...

Reply to GP6971 (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:48 AM

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... it means he won't join in until the victory march regardless who maintained the day.

Cha

(309,221 posts)

46. Perhaps somehting like this..

Reply to GP6971 (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 07:58 PM

16 hrs ago

"Mump is my god "

GP6971

(34,402 posts)

47. LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Interesting in that you can still

Reply to Cha (Reply #46)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:11 PM

16 hrs ago

respond to her OP here; https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=2161488

Cha

(309,221 posts)

48. lol... she's getting laughed at Mightily

Reply to GP6971 (Reply #47)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:27 PM

16 hrs ago

Yeah, I replied to her post here...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20204872

TY

ms liberty

(10,114 posts)

34. Pizza delivery! Wilma disrupted poorly, PPR'd at 19 posts.

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:54 AM

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EYESORE 9001

(27,991 posts)

7. Howdy!

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:47 AM

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Always happy to see concern over crowd size

GP6971

(34,402 posts)

11. Good morning Sunshine!!!

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 09:49 AM

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milestogo

(20,119 posts)

12. Hey Wilma, how's Fred?

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 09:51 AM

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Sky Jewels

(8,988 posts)

19. Will you be "waving" at the crowd in the "special" way people like you like to wave?

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 10:36 AM

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Wilma Woke

(19 posts)

20. Accusing someone of supporting Nazis

Reply to Sky Jewels (Reply #19)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 10:53 AM

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is one of the worst things possible. I won't accuse prominent Dems of such ugliness (or Repube-lickins like Dubya in the middle).

Sky Jewels

(8,988 posts)

21. Oh dear.

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #20)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 10:54 AM

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I've given you a sad.

But ya know, Buttercup, voting for President Musk, Trump, JD, Bannon, MIller et al is LITERALLY supporting Nazis.

Torchlight

(4,453 posts)

23. Somewhere along the line, a handful got the crazy notion

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #20)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:27 AM

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that being called a Nazi is worse than being a Nazi. I get it, it's an easy thing to hide behind.

Response to Torchlight (Reply #23)

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Torchlight

(4,453 posts)

25. I bet you do want to tell them that.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:30 AM

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Wilma Woke

(19 posts)

26. Oooooo...

Reply to Torchlight (Reply #25)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:31 AM

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Evil incarnate. 😱

Torchlight

(4,453 posts)

27. Sounds serious

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #26)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:31 AM

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Good luck

marble falls

(64,333 posts)

31. It was serious, that was the sound of his last gasp.

Reply to Torchlight (Reply #27)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:50 AM

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Xavier Breath

(5,457 posts)

35. Wilma Woke, we hardly knew ye.

Reply to marble falls (Reply #31)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:56 AM

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marble falls

(64,333 posts)

36. The lucky we!

Reply to Xavier Breath (Reply #35)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:57 AM

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marble falls

(64,333 posts)

37. The lucky we!

Reply to Xavier Breath (Reply #35)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:58 AM

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Xavier Breath

(5,457 posts)

38. Yeah, I did Nazi that coming.

Reply to marble falls (Reply #37)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:59 AM

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Well, no I did

marble falls

(64,333 posts)

39. Nice job getting him to just spit it out!!!

Reply to Torchlight (Reply #25)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:59 AM

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Bernardo de La Paz

(53,927 posts)

28. That is a solid reich wing position you are taking there. It is false and has been refuted convincingly many times.

Reply to Post removed (Reply #24)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:41 AM

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I want to tell all the people with Ukraine emojis and lawn signs that they are unwittingly supporting Nazism.

Emrys

(8,501 posts)

29. The temporary playmate thinks that "the way forward" is to "become one with Trump" (ick)

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #28)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:42 AM

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I think we can therefore discount any opinion he/she/it may express.

GP6971

(34,402 posts)

49. Are you feeling OK today??? No? It must be the reaction to the Covid

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #20)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:53 PM

15 hrs ago

booster you just got.

SammyWinstonJack

(44,269 posts)

41. You can participate and add to the totals.

Reply to Wilma Woke (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 12:57 PM

23 hrs ago

Response to Beachnutt (Original post)

marble falls This message was self-deleted by its author.

Lovie777

(17,664 posts)

5. California is ready...........

Reply to Beachnutt (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 08:45 AM

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BigmanPigman

(52,749 posts)

14. I expect over 12,500

Reply to Beachnutt (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 10:08 AM

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This is a biggie.

Xavier Breath

(5,457 posts)

32. Yeah, I mean, I would expect 50k-75k at least given it's in DC.

Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #14)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:51 AM

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Guess we'll see.

BigmanPigman

(52,749 posts)

43. From the comments I've been reading on You Tube

Reply to Xavier Breath (Reply #32)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 06:40 PM

17 hrs ago

I'm sure there will be a huge turnout. David Packman spoke about the protests a day ago and he is super excited as well as his viewers. There were tons of comments from people saying that they are going and this is their first protest. That last part leads me to believe the crowd size estimates will be higher than expected.

Our pals in Europe and other countries are so glad we are doing this and they wish us luck.

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marble falls

(64,333 posts)

33. There will be an over flow of 12,000. Mango's announcement yesterday only built a bigger crowd.

Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #14)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:53 AM

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Owens

(474 posts)

22. Be aware of Trump and ICE monitoring you!

Reply to Beachnutt (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:11 AM

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Don't give out your email and name to anyone you don't know, do not discuss going to protests in your emails or social media posts! Do not get on a mailing list for protests! Be vigilante and private, the less ICE and the Trump Regime know about you, the better.

If going to protests, cover your tattoos, wear caps/hats and sunglasses.

https://www.hrc.org/resources/tips-for-preparedness-peaceful-protesting-and-safety

Exp

(227 posts)

40. Main link to sign up and show support: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/

Reply to Beachnutt (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 12:52 PM

23 hrs ago

Show up OR DON''T COMPLAIN when F'ELON and Co. come after your family,

https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/

Exp

(227 posts)

42. This "Hands Off" protest should be the headline on every page. https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/