The protest and march, which took place on International Women's Day, consisted of hundreds of Arkansans carrying signs and waving American and Ukrainian flags.
The self-styled "People's March" kicked off with a rally at the state Capitol at 10 a.m., then headed down Capitol Avenue to downtown Little Rock and on to the Rivermarket district
According to a release, hundreds are expected for a march and rally in protest of the Trump administration on Saturday.
It’s been two months since the start of the second Trump administration, and a long eight weeks for those opposed to some of the administration’s proposals.
Many federal workers lost their jobs months after casting their ballot for President Trump. They believed Trump’s policies aligned with their values and would improve their lives, but now they have been left scrambling to find work.
Protesters gathered on the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol building to protest Trump's administration ahead of the State of the Union address.
As the discussion of tariffs continues, on Thursday, President Trump postponed the 25% tariffs on some imports from Mexico and Canada for a month.
A month into his second term, Donald Trump has been disastrous for Arkansas families. Instead of fulfilling his promise to lower costs, Trump's policies are set to raise prices – from housing to food and gas – as he cuts critical federal programs and rolls back protections secured by Democrats.
The trade war between the United States and its largest trade partners is already affecting Arkansas business.
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has asserted presidential authority in unusual and heavy-handed ways, including a fierce crackdown on immigration and efforts to reorganize the military to fit his agenda.