Chicago demonstrations protest second Trump presidency

Chicago demonstrations protest second Trump presidency

CHICAGO – Two demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump's second stint in office unfolded in Chicago on Monday. At Federal Plaza - one of two Chicago protests against a second Trump presidency, the other being Trump Tower - locals braved the cold to make their voices heard. "This is not our first rodeo. We all remember what the first Trump administration looked like," said Muhammad Sankari with the Arab American Action Network. Trump r…

Chicagoans brave frigid cold to protest Trump inauguration. 'This is not our first rodeo'

Several hundred Inauguration Day protesters were ready to brave much more than Chicago's frigid temperatures Monday, vowing to stand up to President Donald Trump in his second term."This is not our first rodeo," said Muhammad Sankari, an organizer with the Arab American Action Network. "We all remember what the first Trump administration looked like."We remember the racist attacks against so many communities, from the Arab and Muslim community, …

Chicagoans cheer, protest President Donald Trump

Anti-Trump activists march in Chicago’s Loop while supporters cheer at watch party. Anti-Trump activists protest in Chicago’s Loop on the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration, Jan. 20, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) David Dewar, portraying Uncle Sam, celebrates at a Donald Trump inauguration watch party at Danny’s Pizza Place in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune) Anti-Trump activists protest in Chicago’s Loop on J…

Chicagoans brave frigid cold to protest Trump inauguration. ‘This is not our first rodeo’

Several hundred Inauguration Day protesters were ready to brave much more than Chicago’s frigid temperatures Monday, vowing to stand up to President Donald Trump in his second term. “This is not our first rodeo,” said Muhammad Sankari, an organizer with the Arab American Action Network. “We all remember what the first Trump administration looked like. “We remember the racist attacks against so many communities, from the Arab and Muslim community…