“These laws endanger our lives”
“These laws are endangering our lives. Women are dying. Your sisters, your daughters, your mothers, your friends are dying,” said Aisha Becker-Burrowes, a feminist activist in the crowd.
In light rain, Susan Dutwells, who came from Florida (southeast) with her daughter for the demonstration, said she was “scared” and “angry” about the return of Donald Trump.
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“So many people vote against their own interests. I don’t understand,” added the 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.”
“I have faith in the future, even if I am afraid”
Coming from Arizona (southwest), 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.”
The participants in the march are demonstrating for a series of subjects, 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 be sworn in at the Capitol on Monday noon and will become the 47th 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.
