Hundreds Protest Against Trump and Musk in European Cities
FRANKFURT/BERLIN: This past Saturday, hundreds of people took to the streets in several European cities to voice their opposition to US President Donald Trump and his adviser, Elon Musk. The protests came after a tumultuous week for global financial markets, triggered by Trump’s announcement of significant tariffs on international goods.
In Frankfurt, a demonstration called “Hands Off!” was organized by Democrats Abroad, a group representing US citizens living overseas who support the Democratic Party. Demonstrators gathered at the city’s Opernplatz, demanding Trump’s resignation. They displayed signs with messages like “Restore Democracy” and “The world is tired of your nonsense, Donald. Go away!”
Meanwhile, in Berlin, protesters gathered in front of a Tesla showroom. They encouraged fellow Americans in Germany to speak out against what they described as “chaos” back home. Some of the slogans aimed at Musk included “Shut up, Elon, no one voted for you,” while a dog in the demonstration sported a sign saying “Dogs against DOGE.” This referred to Musk’s role in overseeing an initiative to cut down waste and fraud in government spending.
In Paris, about 200 mostly American protesters gathered at Place de la République. They gave speeches criticizing Trump while holding banners with messages like “Resist Tyrant” and “Save Democracy.” One protester even sang Bob Dylan’s “Masters of War.”
Cities like London and Lisbon also saw protests against Trump and Musk. In London, several hundred gathered in Trafalgar Square, holding signs that read “Proud American Ashamed” and “WTAF America?” The crowd chanted slogans such as “Hands off Canada!” while listening to speeches that criticized the American president.
As protests continued to spread across Europe, the voices of dissent echoed the growing discontent among many Americans living abroad.
