“People’s March” | Thousands of demonstrators against Trump in the streets of Washington

(Washington) Thousands of people demonstrated on Saturday in Washington against Donald Trump’s policies, two days before the billionaire’s return to the White House.

Called the “People’s March,” this demonstration was organized by several civil rights and social justice groups, including the team behind the January 21, 2017 “Women’s Marches” across the country the day after the first inauguration of Donald Trump.

On Saturday, colorful signs and little pink hats with cat ears, “pussy hats” in reference to these demonstrations eight years ago, dotted the procession in the center of the American federal capital.

“These laws endanger our lives. Women die. Your sisters, your daughters, your mothers, your friends are dying,” says Aisha Becker-Burrowes, a feminist activist in the crowd.

In a light rain, Susan Dutwells, who came from Florida with her daughter for the demonstration, said she was “scared” and “angry” about the return of Donald Trump.

“So many people vote against their own interests. I don’t understand,” added this 60-year-old woman.

“I try to keep hope,” says Carine, another 40-year-old protester who did not want to give her last name. “It feels so good to be surrounded by lots of people.”

Coming from Arizona, this is the first time she has demonstrated in Washington, she told AFP, while assuring that she will continue “the fight back home”.

Sarah Kong, a 31-year-old psychiatrist, feels “motivated, stimulated by all these people. I have faith in the future, even if I am afraid.”

Participants in the march are demonstrating for a series of issues, according to them threatened by Donald Trump, such as access to abortion, the fight against global warming or even the defense of the rights of immigrants.

Other similar demonstrations are planned across the country, notably in New York.

After his victory on November 5 against Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump will take the oath of office at the Capitol on Monday noon and will become the 47^e president of the United States.

The one who is still the president-elect for two days is expected Saturday evening in Washington for a reception in one of its golf courses and a fireworks display.