Back to back protests at Schumer's offices in NY urge action against Trump agenda: Photos
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Crowds gathered for back to back protests outside New York Senator and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer's offices in the Hudson Valley and New York City Feb. 4 and 5.
The demonstrations called for the Senator and other Democrats to get stronger when it comes to stopping actions by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, a tech billionaire and special government employee tasked with slashing costs in the U.S. government.
See photos from each protest below.
Peekskill protest Feb. 4 called for Schumer to delay confirmation votes
Outraged by Trump's moves to shrink the federal government and seek approval for controversial cabinet appointees, protestors rallied Tuesday, Feb. 4, outside Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's Peekskill office, urging him to step up the fight in Washington.
They called on Schumer to delay confirmation votes and obstruct the work of the Senate as it moves forward with Trump's nominees. They also took aim at Musk's anti-government blitz through his Department of Government Efficiency.
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Activists demonstrated outside Schumer's NYC office Feb. 5
Large crowds gathered outside Schumer's office Feb. 5, with a rally cry similar to that of the Peekskill protest: urging Schumer to "stand up and fight back" against the Trump administration's agenda.
The protest comes before Thursday Feb. 6's end-of-day deadline for federal employees to accept the administration's offer to resign with pay.
Contributing: Lohud's David McKay Wilson and Seth Harrison; USA TODAY
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