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Passing cars sounded their horns. Drivers and passengers alike waved and called out in support.

Each move echoed the demonstrator's message: Americans want Trump's #HandsOff their social services!

Future demonstrations at Mill Plain and Chaklov are planned every Monday at 4pm.
A protestor leans against a trash can while holding up a sign which reads, "HANDS OFF! MEDICAID and PLANNED PARENTHOOD." The first protestor speaks to another protestor who holds up one end of a banner. At 4pm on May 19th, 2025, demonstrators in Vancouver, WA gathered at the intersection of Mill Plain and Chaklov to protest the destruction of essential social services by US President Donald Trump's fascist regime. Demonstrators carrying picket signs line one corner of the intersection. Several smile and wave towards passing traffic. At 4pm on May 19th, 2025, demonstrators in Vancouver, WA gathered at the intersection of Mill Plain and Chaklov to protest the destruction of essential social services by US President Donald Trump's fascist regime. Two waving demonstrators hold up a banner between them which reads, "HANDS OFF NPR + PBS!" The demonstrator o the right also holds up a sign which reads "HANDS OFF THE BILL OF RIGHTS!" At 4pm on May 19th, 2025, demonstrators in Vancouver, WA gathered at the intersection of Mill Plain and Chaklov to protest the destruction of essential social services by US President Donald Trump's fascist regime.
May 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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At 4pm on May 19th, 2025, Americans in #VancouverWA joined together at Mill Plain and Chaklov to demand Trump's Regime take its #HandsOff essential social services.

Gathering at all four corners of the intersection, demonstrators mounted banners and carried signs to draw attention to their cause.
Two protestors hold up picket signs while speaking to each other. The protestor on the left of the image carries a sign which reads, "PROTEST SOCIAL SECURITY," while the protestor on the right of the image carries a sign which reads, "Don't Trump on Me" and depicts and image of a coiled snake over a US Flag. At 4pm on May 19th, 2025, demonstrators in Vancouver, WA gathered at the intersection of Mill Plain and Chaklov to protest the destruction of essential social services by US President Donald Trump's fascist regime. Demonstrators hold up a banner at one corner of the intersection. The banner reads "HANDS OFF OUR MEDICAID & SOCIAL SECURITY." Around the banner, several other demonstrators carry picket signs. At 4pm on May 19th, 2025, demonstrators in Vancouver, WA gathered at the intersection of Mill Plain and Chaklov to protest the destruction of essential social services by US President Donald Trump's fascist regime. A demonstrator wearing a sombrero while standing beside the road holds up a sign towards the viewer which reads, "Why are you NOT PISSED!?" At 4pm on May 19th, 2025, demonstrators in Vancouver, WA gathered at the intersection of Mill Plain and Chaklov to protest the destruction of essential social services by US President Donald Trump's fascist regime. A demonstrator holds up a red picket sign while waving towards passing cars. The visible portion of their sign reads, "TRUMP & HIS COMPADRES ARE STEALING YOURS, MINE, & OURS | $3 TRILLION SOCIAL SECURITY TO GIVE TO HIS BILLIONAIRE FRIENDS." At 4pm on May 19th, 2025, demonstrators in Vancouver, WA gathered at the intersection of Mill Plain and Chaklov to protest the destruction of essential social services by US President Donald Trump's fascist regime.
May 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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You know what we hate more than Mondays?

Fascism.

Here are some #Resistance activities near #VancouverWA and #PortlandOR you can join today, Monday, May 19th, 2025:
A protestor holds up a picket sign towards a passing city bus. The visible side of the sign reads "HANDS OFF | STOP THE ILLEGAL BILLIONAIRE POWER GRAB!!!" surrounded by a list of essential US social services affected by the Trump Regime, Elon Musk, and DOGE.
May 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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#TeslaTakedown protests in #VancouverWA show no sign of stopping, as demonstrators and passing drivers make abundantly clear that they do not approve of Musk's interference in the US government.

Future protests are planned twice weekly:

Wednesdays 5:00pm
Saturdays 4:00pm
Two protestors stand at the edge of the road, both holding picket signs. The sign on the left reads, “HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY”, and depicts two orange hands. The sign on the right reads: “DUMP TRUMP”. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk. Several protestors hold picket signs above their heads for passing cars to read. The signs on the left side of the image read: “ONLY WE CAN SAVE DEMOCRACY” and “HANDS OFF | USPS | VA | MEDICARE | SSA | USAID | NOAA”. The sign on the right side of the image depicts the word, “FACISM”, crossed out in a red circle. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk. A protestor holds a large picket sign that covers their face and the faces of surrounding protestors. The sign reads: “NO KINGS!”. The words on the sign are underlined by red dashes. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk. Five protestors on the sidewalk hold picket signs while looking at the viewer. Some of the protestors are smiling and waving. From left to right, the signs read: “OUR LEADER IS A MADMAN”, “WE THE PEOPLE | NOT | Billionaire$”, “(Trump’s) Tariffs = Taxation without Representation”, “Fight Fascism”, and “We Can Do It!”. The sign furthest to the right depicts an image of Rosie the Riveter. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk.
May 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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As Trump's Regime ramps up "deportations" while welcoming anti-Semitic "refugees," #VancouverWA boldly speaks out about the deadly impact of such fascist division.

Such protests are not somber, however, as demonstrators chant, dance, and even sing to bring awareness to the injustices of the Regime.
A protestor at the edge of the sidewalk with their back to the viewer holds a sign above their head. The visible side of the sign reads: “DOGE MAKES CHATBOTS DO THEIR HOMEWORK”. A red line is striked through the word, “HOME”. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk. A red car is driving past the viewer. The driver is smiling and waving out of their car window. In the background the sign for the Tesla dealership is visible. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk. A community member on the sidewalk holds a microphone singing. To their right, the community member’s bicycle is propped up. Multiple bags and belongings are strapped to the bicycle. An LED sign on the front of the bike displays the words, “LOVE YOU”. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk.
May 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, dedicated #TeslaTakedown demonstrators in #VancouverWA once again banded together outside the #Tesla dealership at Fourth Plain and Andersen to peacefully #protest against Trump's Regime and the destructive dismantling of the government by oligarch Elon Musk and DOGE.
A protestor stands waving a full-size US flag through the air. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk. A group of protestors hold picket signs and wave along the sidewalk next to the road. One visible picket sign reads, “BAD DOGE”, and depicts an image of Elon Musk. The sign for the Tesla dealership, which depicts a white Tesla logo on a red background, can be seen behind the protestors. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk. Several protestors on the sideway hold picket signs. The sign in the foreground reads: “STOP DOGE”. The sign in the background reads: “ABOLISH DOGE”. The latter sign depicts the word, “Oligarch”, crossed out in a red circle. It also depicts side-by-side photos of Elon Musk and Adolf Hitler, both of whom are performing a Nazi salute. At 5:00pm on May 14th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Vancouver, WA Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk.
May 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Americans know better than to believe the crocodile tears and empty promises of billionaires, that's why #TeslaTakedown protests are still growing across the US!

#VancouverWA will continue gathering outside the #Tesla dealership on Fourth Plain at these times:

•Wednesdays at 5pm
•Saturdays at 4pm
A protestor wearing an orange shirt holds up a pink picket sign which reads "PINK SLIP | NOTICE OF TERMINATION | For: Elon Musk | Please return all government property, including access badges, devices, and classified materials immediately." To the left of the image another smiling protestor looks towards the viewer.
May 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Wind chill and precipitation could not dissuade the protestors, who met the supportive honks of drivers with excited chants and waves.

Protestors used spare moments during Wednesday's protest to connect with other activists, embracing familiar friends and welcoming new faces to the Resistance.
Two protestors stand holding signs, one of whom is wearing a veteran’s baseball cap. The protestor on the right holds a sign that reads: “MUSK… HANDS OFF MY LIFE!”. Two small US flags fly from the top of the sign. The protestor on the right carries a sign which reads "Things have gotten so bad that a Straight, White, Retired, Ex-Military guy is out here protesting!" At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. Two protestors embrace, both holding picket signs. The visible picket sign reads: “Trump is a Traitor | Veterans Unite!”. At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. Two protestors with their backs to the viewer, one sitting and the other standing, face toward the intersection. One of the protestors holds a sign that reads: “IN A TIME OF UNIVERSAL DECEIT TELLING THE TRUTH IS A REVOLUTIONARY ACT”. On the left side of the image, there is a wire cart that contains multiple items, including a rainbow Pride flag and a US flag. Behind them, multiple cars are visible driving through the intersection. At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. A protestor jogs across the street towards the viewer with a picket sign. The sign reads: “RESIST”. A rainbow-patterned sticker adhered to the left side of the sign reads: “PEACE”. Other protestors walk across the street in the background. At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk.
May 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Twice-weekly demonstrations outside the #VancouverWA #Tesla dealership have been occurring for months.

Nationwide protests have severely affected Musk's net worth. The grassroots #TeslaTakedown movement invites all Americans to organize and participate at showrooms and charging stations.
Several protestors stand at the corner of the intersection, smiling at passing cars. One protestor wearing a veteran’s baseball cap lifts a sign that reads: “OUR LEADER IS A MADMAN”. Another protestor holds a sign that reads: “MUSK IS A PARASITE”. A protestor on the right side of the image holds a flag pole, holding a flag that is out of view. Behind them, another protestor holds a US flag. At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. Protestors line the side of the road, holding picket signs toward the viewer. From right to left, the visible signs read: “WE THE PEOPLE | NOT BILLIONAIRE$”, “Trump’s Tariffs = Taxation without Representation”, “ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FASCISTS”, and “DEFEND DEMOCRACY”. At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. A protestor walks away from the viewer along the sidewalk. The protestor holds a sign that reads: “MISSING RULE OF LAW”. Another picket sign that is attached to the protestor’s back reads: “IT’S A COUP.” In the background, a red truck passes and the sign for the Tesla dealership is visible. At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk.
May 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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At 5pm on May 7th, 2025, committed #TeslaTakedown demonstrators in #VancoucerWA once again returned to Fourth Plain Blvd to #protest outside the #Tesla dealership located there.

Activists carried signs and engaged passing cars in protest of Trump's Regime and Elon Musk's DOGE.
A protestor sits in a chair on the sidewalk facing away from the viewer. The protestor holds a picket sign for passing drivers to read. The sign reads: “MAKE THE RULE OF LAW GREAT AGAIN”. At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. A group of protestors stand at the corner of the sidewalk. The protestors wave at passing cars, some holding full-sized US flags and others grasping picket signs. From left to right, the picket signs read: “HANDS OFF! PERSONAL DATA” and “YOUR $ THEIR POCKET | FOLLOW THE $”. At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. An image of the southeast part of the intersection of NE Andresen Rd and NE Fourth Plain Blvd. Protestors line the sidewalk. A black car is turning onto Fourth Plain eastbound. Behind the black car, many cars can be seen waiting for a green light on Andresen going northbound. At 5:00pm on May 7th, 2025, protestors gathered at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd outside the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership to protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk.
May 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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#TeslaTakedown is still going strong, and #VancouverWA can show up outside the #Tesla dealership on Fourth Plain TONIGHT (May 7th, 2025) at 5pm!

Make a sign and join your friends and neighbors in a peaceful #protest of the fascist regime of Donald Trump and unelected billionaire oligarch Elon Musk.
A protestor facing away from the viewer holds up a sign towards traffic. The visible side of the sign reads "NOBODY ELECTED MUSK"
May 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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With Tesla and ICE located in adjacent buildings, escalating human rights abuses have inspired #PDX to double weekly political action along Macadam:

Mondays 3:45-5p
Saturdays 11a-1p

Now is the time to mobilize: make a sign, bring a friend, use your voice!

Believe your eyes! RESIST or DIE.
A profile image of a protestor walking to the right in front of the viewer. The protestor is smiling and holding multiple signs in a stack in their right arm. The outermost sign reads: “JOIN US”. A car is visible in the background driving toward the right. At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Portland Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave to protest the fascist regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. A close-up image of the side of a utility box. A flyer is taped to the utility box. The flyer reads: “TESLA & ICE DOUBLE PROTEST | THEY ARE ON THE SAME BLOCK! | 2 PROTESTS EVERY WEEK | 4330 S. MACADAM AVE. | PORTLAND, OR | MONDAYS 3:45PM - 5PM | SATURDAYS 11AM - 1PM”. The flyer depicts protestors with picket signs standing on both sides of a road. The road on the flyer leads toward two buildings, one labeled, “TESLA”, and the other labeled, “ICE”. A sticker has been placed to the left of the flyer. The sticker depicts a swastika and an image of Elon Musk performing a Nazi salute. The text on the sticker reads: “ELON MUSK | DRIVE THE FUTURE OF FASCISM”. At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Portland Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave to protest the fascist regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Protestors stand in a grassy median, holding signs toward oncoming traffic. One protestor waves a small US flag and presents a sign that reads: “HANDS OFF HEALTHCARE”. Other protestors, holding signs and a Ukrainian flag, stand behind the first protestor. At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Portland Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave to protest the fascist regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
May 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Americans have become increasingly exasperated by the Regime's reckless fumbles on the international stage, with Trump and his cabinet insulting foreign democratically elected leaders, abandoning aid to Ukraine, and initiating trade wars against multiple allied nations.
A protestor holds up two flags. One flag is the flag of Canada with the word "FRIEND" printed under the maple leaf. The other flag is the flag of Ukraine with a peace sign superimposed over the standard. At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Portland Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave to protest the fascist regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. A close-up image of the back of a protestor who stands on a median in the middle of the road. The protestor holds a sign while waving a full-size Ukrainian flag. The sign depicts an image of President Donald Trump underneath the word, “FASCIST”. Past the protestor, a white Tesla drives on the road toward the viewer. At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Portland Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave to protest the fascist regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. A protestor faces the road holding a picket sign that reads: “MUSK MUST GO! NOW!” The sign is covered in a protective plastic coating. Other protestors can be seen standing on the sidewalk beyond the first protestor. One visible picket sign in the background reads: “RESIST FASCISM”. At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Portland Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave to protest the fascist regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
May 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, committed #TeslaTakedown activists in #PortlandOR returned to the #Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave.

#PDX showed up to #protest Trump's fascist regime as well as the unprecedented dismantling of the US Federal government under unelected oligarch Elon Musk's DOGE.
A protestor holds up an orange sign which reads "LOCK trump UP" and depicts the word "trump" behind bars. At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Portland Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave to protest the fascist regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. On the left side of the image, a group of protestors stand in a line along the sidewalk. The protestors face away from the viewer, looking into oncoming traffic. On the right side of the image, a car drives toward the viewer. The protestos hold picket signs. The sign in the center of the image depicts a close-up illustration of President Donald Trump's eye and eyebrow. The sign reads: “NEVER YIELD”. At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Portland Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave to protest the fascist regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk A grey Tesla vehicle drives towards the viewer. In the foreground, a protestor is waving towards traffic. I. The background, many more protestors line the road. At 3:45pm on May 5th, 2025, protestors gathered outside the Portland Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave to protest the fascist regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
May 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Hey #PortlandOR, are you looking for a way to use your power today (May 5th, 2025)?

You can join other #TeslaTakedown activists outside the #PDX #Tesla dealership on Macadam Ave at 4:00pm!

Bring signs and a friend to peacefully #protest the Trump Regime and the damage caused by Elon Musk's DOGE.
A protestor holds up a sign which reads "MUSK... HANDS OFF MY LIFE!"
May 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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#TGIF, because that means it's time for weekend political action!

In #VancouverWA at 4pm on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, join other #TeslaTakedown demonstrators outside the #Tesla dealership at Fourth Plain and Andresen in #protest of Trump's Regime and the dismantling of the federal under Musk's DOGE.
An image of a protestors hand holding up a sign which features the word "FASCISM" crossed out in a red circle. Photo Credit: Sky with SAFESET Media Group
May 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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The march ended in Esther Short Park where demonstrators had a chance to sign petitions and gather information about upcoming Resistance action.

A fitting end to a peaceful demonstration, protestors used the opportunity to connect with eachother and strengthen their resolve for the coming struggle.
Protestors stand in a crowd holding picket signs. From left to right, the visible signs read, “HONK IF YOU [heart] PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY” and “LEGAL DUE PROCESS FOR ALL”. A trans pride flag, touting the colors of blue, pink, and white can be seen on the right side of the image. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A profile image of protestors marching past the viewer. A protestor in the middle of the image holds a picket sign that reads: “What WiLL You DO If They Come For YOU?” At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A close-up image of a smiling protestor. Looking at the viewer, the protestor wears sunglasses and is flashing a peace sign at the viewer. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps.
May 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Much of the day's participation was inspired by the Trump Regime's violations of #DueProcess while abducting migrants for "deportation."

Pausing at the Clark County District Court, protestors ceaselessly chanted messages of acceptance and welcome for all neighbors regardless of citizenship status.
A far-away image of a crowd of protestors with picket signs. The crowd stands in front of a government building in downtown Vancouver. A row of bollards stand between the viewer and the protestors. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. Several protestors stand on the side of the road, their backs to the viewer. Two protestors hold signs, which read from left to right: “E pluribus Unum” and “RULE OF LAW”. A Vancouver Police Officer in a blue vest can be seen walking beyond the protestors. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A group of protestors with picket signs smile. Some of the visible signs read: “Justice For ALL” and “DUE PROCESS FOR ALL”. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A crowd of protestors stand outside a government building in downtown Vancouver while holding picket signs. Behind the protestors, a large, rectangular stone with plaques stands tall above the crowd. A golden statue of an eagle with its wings extended rests on the top of the stone. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps.
May 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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As the speeches on the main stage concluded, protestors took to the surrounding streets. The group marched up the sidewalk of Columbia St before turning onto 12th St.

Organizers throughout the #march lead participants in spirited chants, setting the tone of the next stop.
A group of marching protestors face the viewer hold picket signs. The signs at the front of the crowd read from left to right: “DUE PROCESS FOR ALL” and “Save our constitution”. On the right side of the image, a protestor stands between the viewer and the crowd. This protestor smiles while playing a moon-shaped tambourine. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A crowd of protestors with picket signs march toward the left of the viewer. One sign depicts a red line across a picture of Donald Trump wearing clown makeup. This sign reads: “ELECT A CLOWN | EXPECT A CIRCUS | CANCEL THE CIRCUS”. From left to right, the other visible signs read: “UNITE FOR DEMOCRACY, FREEDOM OF/FROM RELIGION, & EMPATHY”, “ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FASCISM”, and “SAVE OUR CONSTITUTION”. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A group of protestors with picket signs march toward the viewer. The protestors closest to the viewer are mid-chant. One protestor smiles at the camera. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A crowd of protestors march past the viewer. The protestors hold picket signs, many of which are partially obscured from view by other signs. One visible sign reads: “DEPORT ELON”. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps.
May 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Protestors gathered in Esther Short Park to listen to a number of speakers as they shared messages of pain, hope, dedication, and resilience.

Paying respect to the workers who have sacrificed so much in the #labor movements of the past, some performed music or presented poetry to the audience.
A close-up shot of the back of a protestor holding a picket sign. The protestor has long dark hair, and wears a bright orange shirt. A black bag is slung across their page. The sign held by the protestor reads: “Smash the Oligarchy by UNIONIZING”. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A crowd of protestors stand in the park facing the gazebo. Beyond the protestors, a speaker is on the stage at the podium. Two banners hang behind the speaker. From left to right, the banners read: “STOP DISAPPEARING OUR NEIGHBORS” and “IMMIGRANTS MAKE AMERICA GREAT”. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A crowd of protestors clap and cheer during a speech. Picket signs can be seen speckled throughout the crowd. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps.
May 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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At 12:00 Noon on May 1st, 2025, thousands gathered at Esther Short Park in #VancouverWA.

As a response to growing concern over the Trump regime's destructive policies and human right's abuses, Vancouver's #MayDay #protest was a part of #InternationalWorkersDay demonstrations happening nationwide.
A crowd of protestors hold picket signs in the park. From left to right, the signs at the front of the crowd read: “IMMIGRANTS MAKE US STRONG | WE DEMAND DUE PROCESS!” and “JAIL TRUMP”. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A wide-angle image of a crowd of protestors standing in the park. The protestors face away from the camera, looking toward the large gazebo. A speaker talks to the crowd, standing at the podium on the stage. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps. A group of protestors, several of whom hold picket signs, clap during a speech. A sign held at the front of the crowd reads: “OUR VOICES WILL NOT BE SILENCED”. At 12:00 PM on May 1st, 2025, protestors gathered in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, to protest against the fascist Trump regime. Trump’s regime has been responsible for unprecedented instability in the US Federal government, the dissolution of longstanding alliances, and the disappearance of US residents to foreign concentration camps.
May 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Happy May 1st!

With #InternationalWorkersDay #protests scheduled nationwide, Americans have no shortage of opportunities to use their power this #MayDay.

For those in #VancouverWA and #PortlandOR, there are a number of events scheduled throughout the afternoon and evening.
A protestor holds up a sign which reads "DUE PROCESS IS ESSENTIAL."
May 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Despite worrying police activity immediately prior to the demonstration and a meager counter-protest during, the protest concluded without incident.

Demonstrators happily maintained their commitment to nonviolent resistance, engaging with supportive drivers to spread a message of action and hope.
A closeup image of a protestor with their back to the viewer. The protestor is waving a US flag. On the protestor’s black baseball cap, the two attached pins read from left to right: “Fight Truth Decay” and “BLACK LIVES MATTER”. The back of the protestor’s shirt depicts a political comic strip about President Donald Trump. At 5:00pm on April 30th, 2025, protestors gathered on the sidewalks outside of the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. A closeup image of the silhouette of a protestor with sunglasses. The protestor holds a picket sign that reads: “STOP MUSK | SAVE DEMOCRACY”. At 5:00pm on April 30th, 2025, protestors gathered on the sidewalks outside of the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. Several protestors stand along the sidewalk at the intersection, holding signs and waving to passing cars. From left to right, the signs read: “Fight For Democracy | Dump Trump”, “HATE HAS NEVER MADE ANY NATION GREAT”, “RESIST TYRANNY | OUR CONSTITUTION IS NOT A SUGGESTION | IT IS THE LAW OF THE LAND”. At 5:00pm on April 30th, 2025, protestors gathered on the sidewalks outside of the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk.
May 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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At 5:00pm on April 30th, 2025, dedicated protestors in #VancouverWA once again gathered outside the #Tesla dealership at Fourth Plain and Andresen.

Activists have returned to this spot twice a week to #protest the fascist regime of President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk.
A closeup image of a group of protestors holding picket signs. A protestor in sunglasses holds the sign in the middle of the image toward the viewer. The sign reads: “TRUMP | CLEAR & PRESENT DANGER”. Behind the first protestor, another protestor holds a US flag. At 5:00pm on April 30th, 2025, protestors gathered on the sidewalks outside of the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. At the edge of the sidewalk at the intersection, two protestors with picket signs face the viewer, smiling and waving. From left to right, the signs read: “We the People | NOT Billionaire$”, “WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COUP”, and Tariffs = Taxation Without Representation”. Two US flags wave in the wind behind the protestors. At 5:00pm on April 30th, 2025, protestors gathered on the sidewalks outside of the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. Two protestors stand facing the road and away from the viewer. The protestors hold picket signs, which read from left to right: "Deplorable Oligarchs Gutting Essentials” and “EVICT ELON”. In the road beyond the protestors, a silver Tesla Cybertuck drives by. At 5:00pm on April 30th, 2025, protestors gathered on the sidewalks outside of the Vancouver, WA, Tesla dealership at the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd and NE Andresen Rd to protest the fascist regime of US President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk.
May 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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An alert for those attending this afternoon's #TeslaTakedown protest in #VancouverWA:

At 4:05pm, a source alerted #SAFESET to the presence of a substantial number of Vancouver Police Officers in the immediate vicinity of the protest site.

Approximately 12 police officers were observed in the area.
Several Vancouver Police Department Officers gather and speak with one another.
April 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM