An estimated 3 million people took part in marches across the United States in protest against Donald Trump’s presidency, exposing the depth of frustration and anxiety in a deeply divided country.
Half a million people descended on the National Mall and nearby streets Saturday for the Women’s March on Washington, city officials said.
The march, which began with a Facebook call by a Hawaiian grandmother in the aftermath of Trump’s election victory in November, spurred similar rallies in major cities across the country.
Organizers said the movement seeks to raise awareness of women’s rights and other civil rights, that many Americans fear could be under threat by the new president.
Metro trains into downtown Washington were packed with people headed to the march. Transit authorities said nearly 600,000 people had used the city’s Metro system by 16:00.
