A matter of days after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on reciprocal tariffs he called "Liberation Day", plenty of Americans have made their voices heard with huge protests around the world over the weekend. It has seen stock markets around the world in free fall. Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP
America has never seen scenes like this
According to Donald Trump, he’s doing a great job as American President. However, these pictures tell a different story.
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Not only President Trump, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has drawn plenty of ire himself. Not only has his Tesla car brand copped a battering, he’s also seen a huge impact on his personal brand. Photo by Robin LEGRAND / AFP
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The billionaire pair have drawn much of the ire over the decisions made under the current administration with crowds flocking to protest. Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP
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In Chicago, thousands of protesters packed Daley Plaza and marched through the streets. Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images for Community Change Action
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The streets were flooded in Los Angeles as protesters let their voices be heard. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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A person holds a sign reading 'Power To the People' during the protests in Los Angeles. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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Inflatable and paper mache Trumps were seen across the protests. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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A person holds a sign reading 'Overthrow The Oligarchs' outside LA’s City Hall. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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It wasn’t just in the US either — a demonstrator in London dressed as a beaten up Statue of Liberty. Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
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There were strong messages even across the pond in London. Photo: AP Photo/Kin Cheung
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Protesters hold signs as they join a "Hands Off!" demonstration at the Trafalgar Square in London. Photo: AP Photo/Kin Cheung
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The upside down US flag is a signal of distress. Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP
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In LA, protesters demonstrated against DOGE as well after firing tens of thousands of government workers. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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Downtown LA was packed with protesters and their placards. Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP
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The protesters were the biggest since Trump returned to office. Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
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People have gotten creative with their protests. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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The protests have even brought for a former married couple back together. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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Protesters gather on the National Mall in Washington DC. Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP
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A person waving a US flag drives a toy Tesla Cybertruck during the protests in Washington. Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
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Because that worked so well the last two times. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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The protesters were out in force. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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The streets of LA were packed. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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Protesters in Huntington Beach, California. Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
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Thousands of signs let the administration know their displeasure. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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A man rides a bicycle holding a Trump hat past people participating in a "Hands Off!" protest. Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
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Pretty self explanatory. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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Thousands of protesters of all ages turned out. Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
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Plenty of Americans aren’t happy. Photo: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
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Protesters in LA. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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Protests were held in Washington, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and Florida, among other locations. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP
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A large balloon with an image of US President Donald Trump is seen above protesters. Photo by Etienne Laurent / AFP
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Demonstrators in Columbia, South Carolina. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP
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A protester kitted out in LA. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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There isn’t just one issue reflected on the signs either. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP
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Demonstrators let their voices be heard in South Carolina. Photo by Sean Rayford / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
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Representatives of the South Carolina Workers Party speak during the Hands Off protest. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP
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A protester holds a sign reading 'Elon Go Back To Your Home Planet'. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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“This is not Left Vs Right, it is Right Vs Wrong”. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP
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Plenty of Americans have had enough. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP
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Demonstrators hold up banners at the Washington Monument. Photo: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
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Fair point. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP
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Protesters form a human banner on Ocean Beach in San Francisco Photo: Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
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LA protesters hit back. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP
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So many signs. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP
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Protesters hit out at the SpaceX founder. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP
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Participants gather at Wilson Park during a "Hands Off!" protest in Florence, Alabama. Photo: Dan Busey/The TimesDaily via AP
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Again, the upside down flag is a sign of distress. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP
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Thousands turned out in South Carolina. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP
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Demonstrators holds signs as a motorist passes with flags supporting President Donald Trump during a Hands Off protest in Columbia, South Carolina. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP
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Demonstrators hold a rally at the Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Photo: Zach Gleiter/The Patriot-News via AP
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Demonstrators rally in Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco. Photo: Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
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Protesters watch a series of speakers near the Washington Monument on the National Mall. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP
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People were everywhere. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP
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Demonstrators in St. Paul, Minnesota. Photo by Kerem YUCEL / AFP
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Thousands take to the streets in New York City. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP
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Demonstrators march during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest. Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP
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An aerial view of the crowd during a Hands Off! rally at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo: Arthur H. Trickett-Wile/The Grand Rapids Press via AP
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Thousands take to the streets in New York City. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP
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A pro-Trump protester faces demonstrators in Huntington Beach, California. Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
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Demonstrators gather at the Minnesota State Capitol. Photo by Kerem YUCEL / AFP
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Another sign from the Minnesota State Capitol. Photo by Tim Evans / AFP
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Demonstrators hold a rally at the Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Photo: Zach Gleiter/The Patriot-News via AP
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There were some bold claims on some signs. Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
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People let their voices be heard. Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP
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Demonstrators gather outside the Minnesota State Capitol. Photo by Tim Evans / AFP
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Demonstrators in Houston, Texas. Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP
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Even dogs were enlisted into the protests. Photo: Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP
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Demonstrators gather outside the Minnesota State Capitol during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest. Photo by Tim Evans / AFP
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Demonstrators hold a rally at the Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg. Photo: Zach Gleiter/The Patriot-News via AP
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Protesters in Huntington Beach, California. Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
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Demonstrators in Columbia, South Carolina protest the president. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP
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Protesters in New York. Photo: AP Photo/Andres Kudacki
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A large balloon with an image of US President Donald Trump floats above a protester dressed as a character from "The Handmaid's Tale". Photo by Etienne Laurent / AFP
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Demonstrators wear large paper mache likenesses of US President Donald Trump and his adviser, Tesla CEO Elon Musk outside the Minnesota State Capitol. Photo by Tim Evans / AFP
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Demonstrators rally during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest in Houston, Texas, on April 5, 2025. Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP
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Message received. Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP
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Demonstrators at the Washington Monument in Washington. Photo: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
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Demonstrators at the Washington Monument. Photo: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
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Thousands of protesters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP
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Protesters wave signs on a pedestrian bridge and along Dodge Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo: Megan Nielsen/Omaha World-Herald via AP
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Demonstrators hold a rally at the Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg. Photo: Zach Gleiter/The Patriot-News via AP
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Crowds gather during a demonstration against President Trump's administration in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo: Megan Nielsen/Omaha World-Herald via AP
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Christine Mahon waves at passing cars with other protesters lining Dodge Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo: Megan Nielsen/Omaha World-Herald via AP
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Demonstrators at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP
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People gather for the "Hands Off!" protest outside the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP
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People protest Donald Trump outside Michigan Capitol in Lansing. Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP
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A demonstrator dressed as a Statue of Liberty in chains in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP
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Demonstrators at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP
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People listen to speeches outside the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP
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Protesters on the National Mall in Washington DC. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP
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King Youngblood performs onstage during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against US President Donald Trump in Seattle. Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Community Change Action
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People take part in a demonstration 'Hands off Kalaallit Nunaat!' in support for the Greenlandic people and as response to the USA's unpredictable political agenda, in front of the American Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Photo by Martin Sylvest / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP
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A protester dressed as a jester with his face painted in the colours of the US flag in Los Angeles. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP
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Emcee Kitty Glitter speaks onstage in Seattle Washington. Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Community Change Action
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Former Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee speaks onstage in Seattle. Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Community Change Action
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Demonstrators rally against US President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and their recent policies in Trafalgar Square in London. Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images