'Pikachu' Joins 'Hands Off' Protests In Washington After Confronting Riot Police In Turkey | Watch
Thousands of protesters hit the streets across the United States on Saturday to demonstrate against Donald Trump and Elon Musk's policies.
The ‘Hands Off’ protests in the United States on Saturday saw several speeches and posters against President Donald Trump and his aid Elon Musk, however, a unique figure stood out while marching on the streets of Washington – Pikachu.
A protester dressed in a bright yellow costume with reddish cheeks and pointy ears came on the streets, reminding people of the Pokemon character Pikachu.
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The same was last seen days ago in Turkey, where someone in a similar costume was running from riot police during unrest over the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu.
Videos of the protesters in the US went viral on social media.
GIANT PIKACHU spotted at anti-Trump protest in Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/iUcyiQpLTF— Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) April 5, 2025
Hands Off Protests In USA
Saturday marked the largest day of protests since President Trump’s return to office, as more than 1,200 coordinated “Hands Off!" rallies happened across all 50 states. From Anchorage to Miami, and from Seattle to Los Angeles, protesters filled the streets to stand against what they believe is a government trying to tear down the basic structure of how America is run.
Several posters such as “Hands off our democracy" and “Hands off our Social Security," came up during the protests.
The protesters were demonstrating against the sweeping layoffs of federal workers, the shutdown of Social Security offices, cuts to health programs, the deportation of immigrants, and the loss of protections for LGBTQ+ Americans.
What Are The “Hands Off" Protests?
The Hands Off protests are a series of nationwide demonstrations opposing President Trump’s policies. Protesters pushed back against mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, widespread federal layoffs, and deep cuts to public services.
Participants say Trump — along with his adviser Elon Musk — is taking control of institutions and systems that don’t rightfully belong to them. They’re urging the global community to speak out.
Among the main concerns raised by protesters are the shrinking of government services, cuts to healthcare programmes, and the rollback of rights for transgender people. Many also voiced strong opposition to how immigrants are being treated in the US, especially the mass deportations.
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