成人X站

MYNORTHWEST NEWS

‘Hands Off’ rally planned for Seattle Center amid rising anti-Musk, anti-Tesla sentiment

Apr 4, 2025, 10:00 AM

"Tesla Takedown" rally in Seattle...

On Saturday April 5, there's another anti-Elon Musk and Donald Trump rally planned in Seattle. (Photo: Jason Rantz/KTTH)

(Photo: Jason Rantz/KTTH)

Protesters will gather at Seattle Center on Saturday, April 5, for a “mass mobilization” dubbed the 鈥淗ands Off鈥 rally, aimed at pushing back against what organizers call the growing influence of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. It’s being organized, in part, by .

The , which kicks off at 12 p.m., is expected to draw hundreds of demonstrators, with a lineup of speakers including former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, and Port Commissioner Hamdi Mohammed. It’s part of an organized, nationwide movement of over 1,100 rallies across all 50 states.

“They鈥檙e taking everything they can get their hands on鈥攐ur healthcare, our data, our jobs, and our services鈥攚hile daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now,” the event description says.

Organizers say the rally will feature live music, art, and opportunities to connect with community organizations focused on mutual aid and activism.

On Wednesday, Axios reports that movement hosted a “virtual safety and ,” which offer general information about the protests and how to deal with “infiltrators” or “instigators.”

It’s the latest activism against Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Tesla

The demonstration comes amid a rise in anti-Musk and anti-Tesla actions across the Seattle area.

In recent weeks, there have been multiple protests targeting Tesla showrooms, with some direct action escalating into vandalism and confrontations.

Organizers describe the rally as a response to what they call the 鈥渓ooting鈥 of American resources by the wealthy elite, accusing Trump and Musk of undermining public healthcare, labor protections, and data privacy for profit.

“This mass mobilization is our chance to tell the world that we will not stand by while our government and economy are ravaged for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are rallying to demand an end to the chaos and the looting of our nation,” the event description reads.

鈥淪eattle is fighting back,” the promotional statement adds.

MyNorthwest News

A sculler rows down the Charles River near Harvard University, at rear, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in...

Associated Press

Trump administration launches race-based discrimination investigations against Harvard Law Review

The Trump administration on Monday announced federal officials are launching investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review, saying authorities have received reports of race-based discrimination 鈥減ermeating the operations鈥 of the journal. The investigations come as Harvard fights a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal grants the Trump administration imposed after the university refused […]

5 hours ago

Seattle Police...

Shawn Garrett, 成人X站 7 News

Stolen vehicle, jaws of life recovered after ATM theft investigation in West Seattle

Seattle police say an early morning ATM burglary in West Seattle on Saturday led investigators to a storage facility in Bonney Lake, where two people were detained and a stolen vehicle was recovered.

7 hours ago

Marysville RV Crash (Photo Courtesy of 成人X站 7)...

成人X站 7 News Staff

Motorhome crash in Marysville sends one to hospital, two dogs rescued

One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a motorhome crash Sunday afternoon in Marysville, according to the Marysville Fire District.

7 hours ago

Image: A Lynnwood Police Department badge can be on a police uniform. The LPD recently made an arre...

MyNorthwest Staff

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing his mother in Lynnwood

Police in Lynnwood have arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his mother Sunday night.

8 hours ago

the last of us seattle...

Frank Sumrall

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 introduces its audience to its primary location鈥擲eattle

"The Last of Us," the Emmy-award-winning apocalyptic drama, has returned for its second season earlier this month, and with it, its central location has been revealed鈥擲eattle.

8 hours ago

seatac child...

成人X站 7 News Staff

Child gets life-threatening injuries in SeaTac apartment fire

A child was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fire in SeaTac over the weekend.

9 hours ago

‘Hands Off’ rally planned for Seattle Center amid rising anti-Musk, anti-Tesla sentiment