Protests against Trump dictatorship: Working class rises up worldwide!

Protests against Trump dictatorship: Working class rises up worldwide!

Things are simmering in the USA: resistance to the increasingly dictatorial tendencies under President Donald Trump is growing noticeably. Especially in Los Angeles, where military forces from the National Guard and Marines are active, the waves are rising due to protests against the violent raids by the immigration authorities ICE. On June 14, more than ten million people took to the streets, united under the slogan “No Kings!”, to demonstrate against the deportations of millions of migrants. The mood is heated and many are calling for an end to the military presence and repressive measures.

Trump himself further inflamed the situation by threatening military intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran. All of this is happening against the backdrop of a systematic restructuring of the US government, which is closely linked to the ambitions of his advisor Elon Musk and the newly founded DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) institution. This gained extensive access to ministries and authorities without creating a legal basis for this, which historians like Manfred Berg see as an “administrative coup”. This could lead to a serious constitutional crisis as the separation of powers is at risk.

The resistance is organizing

While some US observers see the protests as signs of much-needed working-class unity, international supporters are also speaking out. For example, a bus driver from Berlin, P. Nihat, declared his solidarity with the American protesters. He criticized the treatment of immigrants and emphasized the urgency of fighting against war and oppression. Voices from Norway also show that the fight against Trump's style of government is not just a local problem. Kim, a metal worker, described the resistance to Trump as a global revolutionary struggle.

Among the demonstrators there are also harsh critics of American inequality. Max, a nurse from Bavaria, sees the current protests in Los Angeles as part of a deep-rooted global problem. He calls for a united movement of the international working class to combat social injustices and defend the rights of workers.

Risks of government reform

Trump's DOGE initiative aims to drastically reduce government spending, which in practice has already led to massive layoffs in the public sector. Official figures are missing, but it is clear that these reforms are seen as an attempt to build a more loyal apparatus. Distrust of the government is growing and what many describe as kleptocratic leadership is causing concern. While Congress has a slim Republican majority, there is a lack of active resistance to Trump's measures.

Nevertheless, resistance is emerging: numerous lawsuits have been filed against the DOGE instructions, and religious communities are also calling for protests against the new immigration guidelines. The social division is deep and dissatisfaction with Trump's policies is growing, especially among the poorer classes. While the headwinds are strong, the question remains whether and how this resistance can strategically organize to counter the transformative forces intervening in the American system.

What will happen next? The coming weeks will be crucial to see whether resistance to the growing dictatorial currents in the United States gains momentum, and whether international pressure can help bridge the gap between the loud protestors and the shocked political elite. The clock is ticking.

As the protest movement takes shape, questions also remain about the legitimacy of DOGE and the reforms ordered by Trump, which are viewed as legally questionable. The development is being followed closely across the country and internationally. We are closely monitoring the situation.

For detailed information and analysis of current events, we recommend the following links: WSWS, daily news, Deutschlandfunk.