Thousands hold anti-Trump rally in Washington before inauguration
Rachel Looker
BBC News, Washington, 1/19/2025
Thousands of mostly female demonstrators took to the streets of Washington DC on Saturday to rally against President-elect Donald Trump two days ahead of his inauguration.
The People's March - previously known as the Women's March - has taken place every year since 2017.
A coalition of groups organised the movement with the stated aim of confronting "Trumpism", according to its website. Smaller protests against Trump were held in New York City and on the other side of the country in Seattle.
The rallies coincide with Trump's arrival to the nation's capital for a series of weekend events in the lead-up to his swearing-in ceremony on Monday.
Saturday's People's March in Washington DC drew smaller numbers than its predecessors.
Organisers had expected 50,000 people. About 5,000 turned up.
The protesters gathered at three parks before marching to the Lincoln Memorial for the rally.