Thousands March Against Trump and Musk, RI GOP Criticizes “Political Privilege”
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Thousands March Against Trump and Musk, RI GOP Criticizes “Political Privilege”
Thousands of Rhode Islanders participated in the “Hands Off” protest on Saturday in Providence. The march began at Hope High School and made its way to Providence City Hall.
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The protest was part of “a nationwide mobilization to stop the most brazen power grab in modern history," according to event organizers, who said "Trump, Musk, and their billionaire cronies are orchestrating an all-out assault on our government, our economy, and our basic rights—enabled by Congress every step of the way.”
Organizers charged that Trump and Musk "want to strip America for parts—shuttering Social Security offices, firing essential workers, eliminating consumer protections, and gutting Medicaid—all to bankroll their billionaire tax scam. They’re handing over our tax dollars, our public services, and our democracy to the ultra-rich.”
Joe Powers, Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party said in a statement, “Let’s be crystal clear, this ‘Hands Off’ movement isn’t about protecting people, it’s about protecting political privilege. If these protesters really cared about what’s hurting Rhode Islanders, they’d be marching with signs that say ‘Hands Off Our Money.’ But instead, they’ve fallen for the latest round of D.C.-manufactured propaganda, spoon-fed by the Democrat Party and repeated verbatim by our very own Congressional delegation.”
“It’s offensive to hardworking Rhode Islanders to see political operatives parading as grassroots advocates while demanding no oversight, no accountability, and no limits on spending. Every dollar wasted by Washington is a dollar stolen from taxpayers who are working harder than ever to make ends meet,” added Powers.
