On Thursday, an anticipated crowd of tens of thousands of protesters is expected to converge across the United States for a series of rallies on May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. These demonstrations are targeted at resisting the policies of President Donald Trump and the influence of wealthy individuals in American politics.

Unified Demands from the People

Organizers of the nationwide protests emphasize their commitment to prioritizing public needs over corporate interests. “This May Day we are standing united. We are demanding a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, prosperity over free market politics,” a statement from a coalition of groups declared. Their rallying call highlights the need to “Stop the billionaire takeover. We are the many. They are the few.”

Current Climate of Discontent

The backdrop of these demonstrations includes growing frustration with various policies enacted by the Trump administration. Issues range from strict immigration policies to dismissing federal employees, and the imposition of significant tariffs, which have all contributed to an increasingly agitated populace.

Events Across the Nation

Among the more than 1,100 scheduled events, a significant rally will take place at Philadelphia City Hall, where Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will join members of the local AFL-CIO chapter. Their theme, “For the Workers, Not the Billionaires,” underscores the fundamental fight for workers’ rights.

• Rallies are also planned in major cities including:
• New York City
• Washington, D.C.
• Chicago
• Atlanta

A Coalition of Support

Nearly 200 organizations are participating as coalition partners in these May Day actions, which include unions, environmental groups, and grassroots organizations. Notably, “50501,” a grassroots movement originating from Reddit, has contributed to mobilizing citizens against the Trump administration since its inception.

Momentum from Recent Protests

The upcoming May Day protests follow the “Hands Off!” mobilizations held on April 5, during which an estimated one million protesters participated nationwide, as reported by Democracy Now! Further protests were coordinated by the “50501” groups on April 19 as momentum builds.

Calls for Accountability

In conjunction with the May Day events, the group Free Speech for People is also initiating a separate day of action seeking to encourage Congress to consider impeachment proceedings against President Trump. This coalition, which includes Citizens’ Impeachment, aims to generate calls and emails urging lawmakers to act on perceived abuses of power.

“We cannot allow Trump and his allies to destroy our republic,” stated Free Speech for People in a post on X.