‘Very historic time’: US protests have jumped since Trump’s first term

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lex McMenamin and Andrew WitherspoonJanuary 19, 2026 at 04:00 PM
‘Very historic time’: US protests have jumped since Trump’s first term

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Data from the Crowd Counting Consortium indicates a significant increase in US protests since Donald Trump's return to office in 2025. Over 10,700 protests occurred, a 133% rise from 2017, his first year in office. These protests, spanning diverse issues like trans youth healthcare, US-Israel relations, and immigration policies, have taken place across the country, including in predominantly conservative areas. The widespread mobilization challenges the notion that protests are limited to major cities or liberal regions. While Trump's first term saw spikes related to specific events, the current wave reflects a more diffused and consistent pattern of activism nationwide.

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