Protesters rally at Oregon State Capitol against President Trump's policies

Protesters gathered at the Oregon State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration's recent policy decisions.
The demonstration, which was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., saw many participants arriving early along Center Street.
The protest in Salem mirrored similar gatherings at state capitols across the United States. Participants denounced Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, and the administration's agenda. Many protesters held signs, waved flags, and chanted against the administration's recent moves.
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[@genevieveelaine221]

His "crackdown on immigration"? You mean his crackdown on illegal immigration.

[@Drew-be5dh]

Sure, buddy whatever you wanna call it. Whatever makes you sleep better at. You’re supporting a bunch of Nazis. Have a good day.

[@Sptnm]

Call your senators and representatives to protest Elon musk getting access to your private information. They want to keep your vote so make them earn it.

[@RickyFuller-wq6os]

Oh fools well protest immigration but you won’t protest BLM. You all I did fool

[@Jazzfestn]

"The desire of the WICKED shall perish" - Psalm 112:10

[@JoeOutdoors]

Nah, the dems will be around forever.

[@littlerayofsunshine69]

We took our protest to the voting booth last November. Democracy in action. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way to China.

[@JoeOutdoors]

Well said.

[@RagnarSigurdsson-g8r]

The USA is a Constitutional Republic. I am very glad what President Trump is doing. Doing what needs to be done.

[@katherinerice852]

He has defied and is dismantling the Constitution to be a dictator with NO rule of law, NO checks & balances, NO vision democracy : of the people, by the people, for the people with equal rights under the law. He has no interest in the constitution or in the republic and is robbing & hurting us. He lies all the time and has no interest in improving our lives. He's not interested in families or the USA. He's interested in his OWN global power and wealth only.

[@richy8318]

Violating the Constitution seems like double speak I'm hearing. the 14th Amendment is part of the Constitution, but Trump chose to ignore that fact.

[@Dw8099]

Except trump doesn’t believe in the constitution and is not a patriot but wants to take yours and your communities money for himself. ITS A BIG SCAM and you’re the victim.

[@JoeOutdoors]

The funny thing is those crying about government waste being looked at are the ones complaining about government waste.

[@verses-ty7od]

Nothing says you know what you're talking about like wearing a covid mask outdoors in 2025.

[@Mark-p8c7r]

She may have medical reason for wearing the mask , if it was any of your business

[@Mark-p8c7r]

Resist Insanity

[@Mark-p8c7r]

3:47

[@JoeOutdoors]

With the gaps around the nose and cheeks. Just hiding from friends and family.

[@brianjohnston6907]

Brainwashed is now considered a medical condition?

[@VanChim1]

They are wasting their time and money.

[@SignsOf_Merit]

Thousands? Or is it the ten percent that didn't vote for him? Personally, I don't care if they protest.........

[@SixtySecondScoop47]

THANK YOU TRUMP! ITS LIKE CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY! FOR DEMOCRATS, HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY EVERYDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!

[@richy8318]

Yay, rich people Oligarchy is going to privatize all the social programs you enjoyed behind a paywall and you don't even know the caps button on while you watch your fingers type.

[@Drew-be5dh]

You’re disgusting dude. You’re cheering on demise of our democracy because you’re too stupid to realize it’s not a good thing.

[@edwindelgado8775]

😂This is what I see in the crowd 🤡🦹🧟🧛👺💩🎃🥸😈🤖👽

[@robertbejarano9747]

True Patriots! Thank you for your efforts to protect our democracy 🙏

[@esila4392]

Protesters being losers as usual

[@scotthuffman3462]

The energy was big there you can feel people are ready for action whether the govt likes it or not

[@katiemccormick8846]

Or-ee-GONE: sanctuary state since 1987. Used to be a great place.

[@RagnarSigurdsson-g8r]

Exactly. I was born here. One of the most beautiful states in the USA. The lefties have turned it into a shyte hole.

[@oldcountryboy]

You can say that again. I have lived here my whole life. Those dang california started moving up Here in droves And Screwed our entire state up Portland used to be the rose city Now it is a toilet And I mean that literally there is human feces on the sidewalks.

[@kaleb798]

Trump is doing a great job

[@mayatj9932]

Thank you President Trump & Elon Musk smart move

[@vaughnslavin9784]

We love Trump!

[@dgordon2360]

Right on Salem my home state and city and Denver where I live.

[@JoeOutdoors]

How can a city be a state too? Where is the state of Salem and when did it join the Union?

[@dgordon2360]

@ lol I just forgot yo put Oregon wise guy 🤣🤣🤣

[@KhanhLuong-fz3mu]

Magaasian loved President Trump and Elon Musk forever forever

[@Voltaire-b8p]

You hate the country you live in. Go ahead and live in the country you support.

[@OneOddGoose]

But people who like this country can't live in it..?

[@Voltaire-b8p]

@OneOddGoose in Palestine, every gay bar is a rooftop dive

[@Lysander_Spooner]

Yeah! If they want the freedom to complain about the US, they need to leave the US!

[@TRUMPWONAGAIN2025]

@OneOddGoose If you enter this country illegally then the answer is no.

[@OneOddGoose]

Well then it’s not very darned easy to leave your home country.

[@codeywheaton802]

😂😂😂 they have no clue what they're protesting. We're winning in case you haven't been paying attention, libs.

[@piedaandrade2341]

Bravo. Trump.

[@monicagardner-cm5pp]

Where is Vance???

[@DanangAlta]

Ty, Trump for exposing all the corruption... and putting the lunacy to an end.

[@7389]

LOL at the freak show. Your piddly squat protests mean nothing. 😂

[@christophergoodwin-qo7tg]

To make calls and texts and right letters"😂 wow Oregon. Your welcome for all the freaks California sent you!

[@monicagardner-cm5pp]

But, they voted for his policies????

[@susansimon7428]

The usual freak show at it again. SMH

[@Lysander_Spooner]

I remember January 6th when the right protested. If you didn't like it, why didn't you leave?

[@christiansmith4421]

Americans don't have to leave. Illegals that snuck across the border do!

[@TRUMPWONAGAIN2025]

@Lysander_Spooner I remember Jan 6th too and American flags were being waved not burned. That's why we didn't leave and never threatened to leave "WE WANTED OUR COUNTRY BACK" and guess what cupcake we took it back, MAGA!

[@Cesar-f6d]

😂😂😂 what 🤡’s!!!!

[@Rose-xe5fy]

You can always count on Portland's "finest" to be protesting about something 😅 MAGA!

[@tweedz4356]

Portland Oregon the city where the birds fly upside down cause there's nothing worth sh!++ing on.

[@davidperry7819]

Go to Africa and Afghanistan and Iran and North Korea Go protest there Americans and America don't have to give away any money for foreign countries and their families

[@EMendonca-mp2mf]

Or they could just stay in America and do what they are doing. 🇺🇸

[@lazurusredd8682]

@davidperry7819 or you can remember what it is to be an American, real Americans fight for change not get up and walk away.

[@Maxwell68-x6n]

​@@lazurusredd8682👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@karoldreynolds7651]

Were was the coverage of the farmers in Europe???

[@rogermelvin602]

That's right, let your legislature know that you love what Portland has become and don't want it to ever change!Let them know how happy you are with the leadership!!

[@SRockwell]

Oregon lmao

[@duaneoestreich2792]

THANK YOU PRESIDENT TRUMP.. III 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸 MAKING OUR AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.. 🙏🌄🙏

[@DonFatherTrump]

Nothing better to do?

[@t.m9341]

funded

[@sam-l5s]

trump and musk just pissed off alot of people hope trump and musk are scared

[@christiansmith4421]

No Fear, only cowards and weak support you.

[@AltadenaCA]

And...?

[@mr.disney4740]

👍👍

[@bertmontoya728]

Everybody else there's got to remember primaries.Are coming up I know they see 50/501. And I know everybody's talking about this guaranteed You know how people are going to vote next time around and the primaries Democrat down the Ballot right..

[@christiansmith4421]

No one will vote for leftists, your Dnc chair will be an Ad for the Republicans. They crossed a line and keep crossing it.

[@TRUMPWONAGAIN2025]

@@bertmontoya728 wishful thinking

[@김수진-z4h2z]

Oregon would protest a snubbed toe....basically the state is an open air freak show, sponsored by tax money.....

[@marmac7619]

I must say, it has become rather entertaining, to finally see many of our even Older Democrats in the House & Senate - finally kicking the tires as regards the of Protesting ELONALD more loudly than in recent? times!!

[@VanChim1]

After a month they will forget about it.😂😂😂😂

[@brianjohnston6907]

People's voices were heard on November 5th.Get a clue.

[@KhanhLuong-fz3mu]

Meeting Bushit

[@Bruhismynewtitle]

They’re not tiring of protesting? What do they want?

[@christiansmith4421]

Disruption and our children.

[@hinatasigosson8812]

No Sides. Everyone in Total harmony, Total unison.... This (These) idiots have to go ~~~~eerily similar to 1970s/Nixon

[@t.m9341]

paid activists

[@TRUMPWONAGAIN2025]

Meaningless voices

[@aldrickjensen1459]

Brainless sycophant ^

[@2710daisy]

😆 😝 😂

[@365concretepolishingllcoch2]

I c a deviate country... divide and concord

[@KhanhLuong-fz3mu]

davidperry 78 lm agree you

[@KhanhLuong-fz3mu]

Meet Bushit

[@CherilynHolter-wz9hb]

Defund Musk!

[@KatharineCarmichael]

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