Dozens of people gathered before the Irvine Civic Center on Monday afternoon to protest against President Donald Trump and his administration, in particular the unleaished but powerful advisory role of Elon Musk.
The rally in Irvine has been one of the many similar demonstrations across the country nicknamed “No Kings on the day of presidents” by the Movement 50501, a group which is described as a basic response “to anti-democratic and illegal actions of The Trump administration and its ratherocratic allied functions. “”
Many outside the Civic Center said they presented themselves to defend democracy against what they consider an oligarchic threat to the Musk billionaire, which – through the newly created government ministry – Received the President’s green light to consolidate the major soup control of the federal government.
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In appearance, Musk’s burden is to eliminate what Trump administration considers a waste and fraudulent federal expenses. In practice, Musk has also apparently obtained the power to regulate agencies that hold the goal of its companies.
“Essentially, it looks like if we do not act, then our democracy will be removed under our nose,” said Susan Hahn of Dana Point. “I feel an urgent need to do something.”
Hahn and other demonstrators gathered all over the intersection of Alton Parkway and Harvard Avenue on Monday afternoon. Without disturbing traffic, they agitated American flags through pedestrian crossings and gave cars to hide to defend democracy.
“I am here to defend the Constitution,” said Matthew Thorne, who led Temple City to attend the Irvine rally. “I fear that our democracy will be trampled on. An unadred official has taken control of the strings of the American Stock Exchange. »»
While the demonstration took place, the Musk Doge team was looking for access to an internal income services with sensitive taxpayers, including income statements, social security numbers, addresses, contact details banking and employment information.
According to the New York Times, a White House spokesman said that direct access to the system will allow the Musk team to demolish fraud and deeply anchored abuses.
Back in Irvine, some demonstrators have offended themselves to specific administration policies, in particular the dismantling of the USAID and the end of government diversity programs.
“I was a big fan of musk,” said Cullen Lonergan de Costa Mesa. “I have never been a politician.”
Then came the turning point for him: Trump’s proclamation in January that there are only two organic, male and women sexes.
At the time, Lonergan worked for a drug addiction treatment center in Costa Mesa. Trump’s policy has led him to arrest, he said.
“Many of our customers are transgender,” he said. “After Trump’s proclamation, my supervisor and I do not agree on how we could help them.”
“When you do not respect the diversity of our nation, then you do not seem to worry about what is talking about America,” he said. “This is why I’m here today.”
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