To the Editor:
Re: “Coast to Coast, ‘Hands Off!’ Protesters Rally Against Trump’s Agenda” (news article, April 6):
I found myself returning to the streets in protest for the first time since my college years. At 76, I didn’t think I’d see myself marching again, but it was inspiring to be surrounded by hundreds of people of all ages, genders, and races in my usually quiet and upscale community.
The demonstration was peaceful yet powerful, as we took over the main street with a unified voice. The signs we carried expressed our collective outrage against the current administration’s actions and policies. I only wish members of Congress could exhibit the same bravery as my fellow protesters.
Upon returning home, I switched on the TV to see the man in the Oval Office heading off for a round of golf. If that doesn’t paint a stark picture of priorities, I don’t know what does.
Barry Silverstein
Walnut Creek, Calif.
To the Editor:
The Saturday protests should have been prominently featured—it was a significant moment that warranted more than just a small photo pointing inside the paper.
This chaotic week in Trump’s presidency ended with tariffs that drew condemnation from an unusually wide array of people since the start of his second term, sparking reactions of shock and alarm.
Long-standing allies find themselves alienated, unable to trust us, while Americans watch their retirement savings dwindle and store prices climb.
These rallies might mark the beginning of a bigger movement, with citizens taking to the streets, demanding a halt to Mr. Trump’s autocratic tendencies, and proving that we’re ready to fight for our democracy. This is encouraging news!
Melinda Hansen
San Diego
To the Editor:
At a peaceful rally in New York City, predominantly filled with Democrats and a few Republicans, I met a woman wearing a silver Statue of Liberty crown and matching mask. She planned to march but, as an immigrant, feared revealing her identity.
This is happening in New York, in 2025, in America! It’s shameful what our government has become.
Eileen Marech
New York
To the Editor:
April 5, 2025, saw massive protests across the U.S. and around the globe. Not one report of extreme violence, not a single police officer harmed, and no destruction of property or threats against officials.
Take note, January 6 proponents, see how it’s done? Oh, and the “Hands Off!” protest signs were pretty darn clever too.
Vin Morabito
Scranton, Pa.
‘Hang Tough’?
To the Editor:
President Trump’s recent post on Truth Social, proclaiming, “This is an economic revolution, and we will win. Hang tough, it won’t be easy, but the end result will be historic,” is bewildering.
Who exactly does he expect to “hang tough”? Is he speaking to those living paycheck to paycheck, constantly on the brink of homelessness? Or to families juggling multiple jobs just to get by?
Perhaps he refers to the hard-working individuals who never see pay raises that keep up with inflation or those battling illness on top of financial strain.
No, he’s not addressing us. His words are for those in his own tax bracket—people who never face real financial struggles. People who can afford to wait for this “historic end result” with no real personal cost.
It leaves me feeling ashamed and defeated. Explaining these realities to my grandchildren is an impossible task.
Anne A. Hill
Orford, N.H.
Our Veterans’ Plight
To the Editor:
Re: “Devoted to Serving Her Country, Discarded by Her Government” (front page, March 31):
Reading about the plight of our veterans at the hands of this administration fills me with pain and disbelief. It’s hard to fathom the incompetence and malice that leaves these brave, capable individuals dishonored.
Wake up, America. This is wrong, and it needs to end.
Ann Trinkaus
Middletown, Conn.
