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Five Million Protest Trump Nationwide Amid Controversial Executive Powers

10/25/2025

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Trump Protests Surge

On October 18, 2025, protests against U.S. President Donald Trump drew five million nationwide, including 100,000 in Boston.
A Boston protest video was claimed to be from 2017, but verification showed it was filmed that day.
The Ninth Circuit upheld Trump's authority to federalize California National Guard troops, raising concerns about executive power, and Governor Gavin Newsom may seek Supreme Court review as similar cases emerge in other states.

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Seth Todd's Inflatable Protest

The protests against U.S. President Donald Trump have evolved into a vibrant movement in Portland, featuring inflatable costumes.
Activist Seth Todd's inflatable frog has become a symbol of resistance, promoting a playful yet defiant image against state violence.
The tactic, dubbed "Operation Inflation," aims to subvert the narrative that protesters are violent extremists.
Critics say the humorous approach can diffuse tension, though it may not fully counter the president's policies.

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Trump Protests Surge

On October 18, 2025, protests against U.S. President Donald Trump drew five million nationwide, including 100,000 in Boston.
A Boston protest video was claimed to be from 2017, but verification showed it was filmed that day.
The Ninth Circuit upheld Trump's authority to federalize California National Guard troops, raising concerns about executive power, and Governor Gavin Newsom may seek Supreme Court review as similar cases emerge in other states.

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