Protesters gathered at the Utah State Capitol on Saturday for what organizers called the largest nationwide protest since President Donald Trump’s inauguration for his second term. The “Hands Off” movement organized rallies across the country, with groups in Utah like “50501 Utah” and “Salt Lake Indivisible” leading the charge. Concerns included possible cuts to social security and Medicaid, layoffs at National Parks, and tariff policies. Protesters like Austin Morse voiced worries about rising costs due to tariffs. Some protestors saw the administration’s actions as threats to civil rights and expressed concern about the future.
The protests extended beyond Salt Lake City, with events in St. George and Cache Valley drawing crowds. In St. George, retirement-age protestors brought their concerns to Vernon Worthern Park, highlighting issues such as National Park layoffs. While a smaller group supporting the president and protesting contrails and vaccines was also present, there was no confrontation between the two groups.
Overall, the protestors highlighted a sense of unity in the face of what they see as government problems caused by thoughtless and chaotic actions. Protesters emphasized the need to address these issues that they believe are reaching a crisis point. The diverse group of protestors included individuals from various political backgrounds, coming together to express their concerns about the current political climate.
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