US EditionPikachu, New Face Of Resistance, Makes Washington Cameo After Turkey
- A protester dressed as Pikachu joined demonstrations against US President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk, contributing to a national uprising with over 1,200 rallies in all 50 states.
- Activist Graylan Hagler declared, "They've woken up a sleeping giant, and they haven't seen nothing yet," at the National Mall in Washington.
- Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, stated, "The attacks that we're seeing, they're not just political. They are personal, y'all," at the Washington rally.
- The White House asserted, "President Trump's position is clear: he will always protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for eligible beneficiaries.
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From Turkey protests to US ‘Hands Off’ rallies: How Pikachu has become a mascot of resistance
Over the weekend, the US saw one of the biggest waves of protests recently, with 1,200 'Hands Off!' rallies held across all 50 states, against President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser, Elon Musk. Amid the crowds, Pikachu, the bright yellow Pokémon character with red cheeks and pointy ears, stood out. A few weeks ago, protester dressed as Pickachu was seen running away from riot police in Turkey during anti-Erdogan protests
After Turkey, Pikachu steals the thunder at 'Hands Off!' protests against Trump
Dressed in the iconic yellow costume nostalgic to every nineties kid, Pikachu hit the streets of both Washington, D.C., and New York City over the weekend holding "end oppression" signboard, infusing new life into the mass demonstrations while dancing and singing with the crowd.
Pikachu, New Face Of Resistance, Makes Washington Cameo After Turkey
Among throngs of protesters marching through Washington's streets on Saturday, there was one figure that instantly stood out - not for a rousing speech or a provocative sign, but for a bright yellow costume with red cheeks and pointy ears. A protester dressed as Pikachu, the Pokemon character, had joined the national uprising against US President Donald Trump and his top adviser Elon Musk. This came days after a similarly costumed protester was …
Protest Pikachu Goes Global: From Turkey to D.C., Taking on Trump and Musk
What began as a viral moment in Turkey has now become a global symbol of resistance. Protest Pikachu, the costumed demonstrator who captured attention during Turkish protests over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, has made a surprise appearance in the United States—this time in mass protests against President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. Clad in the iconic yellow Pokémon costume, the anonymous figure was spotted in bot…
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