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Refuse Fascism has another day of action slated for Sept. 2, 2025.
A crowd of people hold signs as they march down the streets of Washington. D.C., on August 16, 2025. (Gianna Gronowski) A crowd of protesters carry signs through the streets of Washington, DC. One man triumphantly hold a sandwich. (Gianna Gronowski) An upside-down American flag with the sign: "The Bondi order you are NOT obliged to follow it." (Gianna Gronowski) A couple dressed as an ICE agent and the Statue of Liberty holds signs that reads: "SOCUTS & wealthy at war with U.S. Constitution" and "Resist hostile government takeover." (Gianna Gronowski)
August 17, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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The march's route took protesters from DuPont Circle, down toward the National Mall, and around to the White House.
An MPD officer watches as protesters march by him. (Gianna Gronowski) Signs carried by protesters read " National Guard off our streets!" and "ICE: We will show you how cool we can be. We will freeze...." (Gianna Gronowski) Protesters hold together a sign that says: "FREE DC." (Gianna Gronowski) A painted picture Trump along with the words: "National Disgrace." (Gianna Gronowski)
August 17, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Some protesters jeered at the soldiers. Some took pictures with them. One protester gave a soldier a fist bump.

After MPD created the bike barrier, the march moved on to the White House.
MPD bicycle officers stood shoulder to shoulder in front of a crowd of protesters near the National Mall on August 16, 2025. (Gianna Gronowski) Two member of D.C.'s National Guard stand near their Humvee as a protester with a sign poses for a photo with them. (Gianna Gronowski) A member of D.C.'s National Guard stands as protesters gather. (Gianna Gronowski) A member of D.C.'s National Guard stands up against their Humvee. (Gianna Gronowski)
August 17, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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Near the National Mall, the march met about four National Guard soldiers standing near their Humvee.

MPD officers soon formed a barrier with their bicycles in between protesters and the National Guard.
Protesters stand face-to-face with MPD officers, their bicycles, and member of D.C.'s National Guard near the National Mall. (Gianna Gronowski) MPD officers use their bicycles to form a barrier between protesters and soldier from D.C.'s National Guard and their Humvee. (Gianna Gronowski) A soldier with D.C.'s National Guard stands in front of a crowd of protesters. One protester holds a sign that reads: "The only crime wave in D.C. is in the White House. Free DC." (Gianna Gronowski) Protesters near the National Mall hold signs, one of which reads: "All this to protect pedophiles?" (Gianna Gronowski)
August 17, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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Photos from Refuse Fascism's march on Washington, D.C.
A protester holds a sign that reads "Demilitarize DC." (Gianna Gronowski/Stars and Stripes) A protester holds a sign that reads: "There's only room for one Pam in MPD." (Gianna Gronowski) An older gentleman with a walker makes his way through DuPont Circle. He wears a sign that says: "Free DC Restore Democracy." (Gianna Gronowski) A crowd of protesters hold signs. One sign reads: "Well behaved women rarely defeat empires." The sign depicts Princess Leia and a sub sandwich where her blaster rifle is. (Gianna Gronowski)
August 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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📍DuPont Circle, Washington, D.C.
A couple holds signs that read: "America is now a dictatorship" and "2028 will be too late. Impeach Trump now." (Gianna Gronowski) A bloodied, upside-down American flag is flown underneath a canopy of green trees. (Gianna Gronowski) Protesters hold signs in a crowd. One sign reads: "DC needs glitter not guns." (Gianna Gronowski) A black and white dog wears a cardboard sign that reads: "Wally G. says 'Fuck ICE'" (Gianna Gronowski)
August 17, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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Photos from Saturday's protest in Washington, D.C.
A protesters dressed in an inflatable Donald Trump costume wearing a diaper holds a sign that reads: "Fascism wears diapers now." (Gianna Gronowski) A protester wears a homemade helmet adorned with stickers and a miniature Trump diaper doll in a lewd position with a Barbie. (Gianna Gronowski) A protester dressed as a diaper wearing baby is painted orange while wearing a Trump mask. (Gianna Gronowski) A protester holds a sign that says "Know your parasites" and shows Trump. (Gianna Gronowski)
August 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Washington, D.C. showed up Saturday amid the Trump administration's federal takeover of the city.

Photos from the protest ⬇️
Protesters hold signs that reads in Spanish, "Que se largue Trump ya!" and in English, "Trump must go now!" (Gianna Gronowski/Stars and Stripes) Protesters took to the streets of Washington, D.C., to voice opposition to the federal takeover of the city by the Trump administration. (Gianna Gronowski/Stars and Stripes) Protesters carry a banner and signs demanding "Trump must go now" through the streets of Washington, D.C., on Aug. 16, 2025. (Gianna Gronowski/Stars and Stripes) Protesters hold signs as they march through the streets of Washington, D.C. (Gianna Gronowski/Stars and Stripes)
August 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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From earlier today: Protesters marched from DuPont Circle to the White House

Photos coming 🔜
August 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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A sign reads “My oath to the constitution never expires” Three people on stilts outside the US Capitol. From left to right: a woman in patriotic clothes with a sign that says “we want you to fight fascism” and captain America’s shield; a man dressed as Uncle Sam with a sign that says “stand up for the constitution;” a man dressed in rainbow attire
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A crowd outside the US Capitol. One sign reads “Who would Jesus deport?” A sign reads “Honor your freedom, support our vets” A woman wears a homemade parody version of Melania trump’s winter coat that says “I really do care don’t you?” A crowd of protesters outside the Capitol. One person raises a cardboard upside down American flag.
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A sign on the grass reads “VETS ARE DEI” and a sticker says “Trump is fat.” An activist rests in the grass with a sign that reads “protect trans kids!” Two women in veteran’s gear hold signs that read “honk your support for veterans” and “VA cuts would kill veterans” An upside down American flag is flown over a crowd
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A protester outside the Capitol holds a sign that reads “time to get the hell out of DOGE!” A protester looks at the Capitol building. He has an American and a Ukrainian flag in his backpack. A crowd of protesters outside the US Capitol A sign in the grass reads “friends don’t invade friends” and show a cartoon American flag and Canadian flag holding hands.
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A man dressed as Uncle Sam poses for a photo in a cardboard Tesla cyber truck that’s on fire. A woman holds a sign that says “no more VA cuts!” Two protesters in the background hold signs that say “Veterans are special” and “thank you veterans!” A crowd of protesters outside the US Capitol. One sign held reads: “Who are we? We the people - no kings! No dictators!” A crowd outside the US Capitol. One raised sign reads “democracy is: rule of law separation of powers and free press.”
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A sign reads “I’m a DR. No to cuts in Medicaid/medicare. Don’t harm my patients.” A sign depicts a dog wearing a collar that says Musk popping on an upside down American flag. It reads “bad DOG-E” A veteran holds a sign that says “veterans are not suckers or losers.” A crowd of protesters hold up signs. One sign reads “they’re eating the checks they’re eating the balances.”
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A sign reads “Gondor calls for aid…light the beacons! Anti-Trump (US)” A crowd of protesters hold up signs. One sign on cardboard reads “pro-America save science, free speech civil rights + human rights + USAID + national parks” A protester holds up a sign that reads “NO KINGS” A crowd of protesters hold up signs. One sign reads “How many teslas do we throw into the Boston river?”
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A sign depicts the king of diamonds card with a 🚫 over it. Ukrainian flags are flown. A man in a hoodie and sunglasses holds a sign that reads “USMC vet against fascism.” A crowd of protesters holds up signs, one of which reads “When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty.” A crowd of protesters hold up signs - one sign reads: “Let’s stand against fascism” and shows the Statue of Liberty.
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Protesters hold up signs, one reads “help! Do something! SOS! Mayday!” Another reads “don’t cut veterans mental health benefits.” A child holds up a sign that says “I ❤️ VET” A protester holds up a sign that says “thanks federal workers!!! Stay strong” A crowd of protesters o it sure the US Capitol hold signs. The signs read, from left to right, “Don’t support main stream media monopoly moguls meek minded politicians dump Trump;” “rip medicaid + social security;” “don’t cut veterans health benefits”
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A woman holds a sign that reads “this is so bad even the introverts are here.” A crowd of protesters outside the US Capitol. One sign held reads “freedom something they can never take away.” Protesters hold signs which read “let them serve” and “no kings.” A crowd of protesters on the national mall. One sign reads “time to chuck schumer.” The Ukrainians flag is flown.
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A protester holds up a sign that says “thank you federal workers and veterans.” A crowd of protesters outside the US Capitol. Two hold up flags that say “defend the constitution” and “we the people establish justice.” A raised fist in the air over a crowd of protesters outside the US Capitol Protesters outside the US Capitol hold signs, one reads “cut musk not Medicaid.” Another reads “no punishment is too great for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin. -George Washington”
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Some traveled from other states to protest in D.C. one group traveled all the way from Montana.
A white sign on green grass reads “MAGA loves anal.” A crowd of protesters outside the US Capitol. A sign held up reads “Georgia says: impeach agent orange.” A group of protesters hold signs that read, from left to right, “Are we great yet? Excuse I’m just embarrassed. Resist;” “Protect our parks & forests, freedom of speech, the people;” “Montana resists racism, Elon, sexism, Trump, lies lies lies;” “impeach Trump. Doge, keep your hands off Montana.” Two activists hold signs that read “honoring our veterans means protecting them;” “super callous racist racist extra braggadocious;” “stand up for those who stood up for us”
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A sign on the grass reads “IAM Union” and “protect federal workers.” Two protesters smile at the camera and hold signs. The sign on the left is blue and reads “we the people.” The sign on the right is orange and yellow with a sun and reads “no cuts to Medicade/Medicare education/vets.” The person on the left holds a yorkie. A protester holds up a sign that reads “my daddy didn’t enlist so I’d have to protest this shit!” A crowd of protesters hold signs. Some read “veterans against project 2025” and “only you can prevent fascism” with Smokey the bear.
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A crowd of protesters hold signs. Some read “the power of the people is stronger than the people in power” and “oh, you have a claim?? Show me the facts” Two men hold signs on the national mall. The one on the left holds a sign that says “against all enemies foreign and domestic,” and shows photos of Putin and Trump. The man on the right wears a sailor’s uniform and holds a sign that reads “Any orders from an unlawful president are unlawful orders.” A crowd of protesters outside the US Capitol hold signs. Two read: “Retired army and federal civilian” and “disabled and still fit for my job!!” A crowd of protesters hold signs, one reads “veterans are not government waste.”
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A crowd of protesters with a sign that reads “Resist” A crowd of protesters outside the US Capitol. One sign shows Pete Hegseth drinking and reads “five things hegseth did this week” A yellow sign with orange banners reads “Foxtrot delta tango” A crowd of protesters holds signs. One sign held by a woman in an Army uniform reads “We don’t take an oath to a king!! Impeach the tyrant!”
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A navy and white sign says “I’m a veteran. Not a sucker or a loser.” A white sign held up reads “Not a sucker or loser.” The American flag is held up and the Washington monument can be seen in the background. Signs held up by a crowd of protesters outside the US Capitol. One reads “deported veterans” and shows photos. The American flag is just in frame. A white sign held up reads “Stop the betrayal now.”
March 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM