US EditionNorthern California rallies protest district map changes, Trump administration
- On August 16, thousands of Americans protested nationwide under the 'Fight the Trump Takeover' banner against plans to redraw congressional maps.
- The protests responded to President Trump and Republican leaders pushing a redistricting plan aimed at increasing Republican seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Demonstrations took place in at least 34 states with the largest in Austin, Texas, focusing on Texas's attempt to create five new Republican-leaning districts.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom urged activists to 'meet fire with fire' while activists like Barrett stressed that protests make participants feel encouraged and not alone.
- The nationwide protests emphasized sustaining pressure against what organizers called an effort to rig elections and undermine democracy through redistricting.
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California residents participate in 'Fight the Trump Takeover' protest
TRACY, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - "Fight the Trump Takeover" events took place across the nation Saturday, including in Tracy, California. With signs held high and voices loud, dozens stood together in Tracy. "This country is so important to me, and it's so important to all of us. And we are all seeing it being degraded through authoritarian tactics," said Jenny Wood, an organizer with Indivisible Tracy, a local chapter of a nationwide organizati…
Fight the Trump Takeover: Hundreds protest recent Trump administration actions in SF
"We're watching our country be destroyed right in front of us." 200 rallies were held across the U.S. as people protested the recent actions by the Trump Administration including in San Francisco.
In the U.S., tens of thousands have demonstrated against the Republicans' plan to cut new constituencies in order to secure more mandates in the House of Representatives in Congress elections.
Northern California rallies protest district map changes, Trump administration
Community members across Northern California gathered for "Fight the Trump Takeover" events, part of a national day of action, to protest potential district map redraws and military deployments to U.S. cities.
'Fight the Trump Takeover' rallies held in several states
Hundreds of groups gathered on Saturday with one simple message: “Stop the Trump takeover.” Protesters in more than 30 states took to the streets to push back against the Republican redistricting efforts. FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton has all the details.
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