Paris, June 14, 2025 (OLA NEWS PARIS) – Waving handmade signs and chanting anti-Trump slogans, dozens of American expatriates and French sympathizers gathered on Saturday afternoon at Place de la République in Paris to protest against the return of Donald Trump on the political scene and denounce the actions of ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). The demonstration, held under the shadow of Marianne and the statue of liberty, was both symbolic and deeply political — a transatlantic cry against authoritarianism, injustice and far-right populism.
The protesters, many dressed in red, white and blue, held up placards reading “No Kings”, “Free Palestine”, and “MAGA, You’re Misled”, comparing Trump to a monarch and linking his policies to broader global struggles. A theatrical reconstruction of the Statue of Liberty, featuring a raised fist and a masked face, stood at the center of the protest. One sign depicted Trump with tacos in his powdered wig, mocking his authoritarian ambitions with the ironic slogan “Let Them Eat Tacos”.
“From Portland to Paris, we stand united,” read another banner, connecting resistance efforts in the U.S. with those in Europe. Many demonstrators called for solidarity with immigrant communities targeted by ICE and warned against the creeping normalization of fascist rhetoric in both the U.S. and abroad. “If there’s money for a parade, there’s money for Medicaid,” one protester’s sign read, criticizing Trump’s spending priorities.
The rally took place peacefully, but the atmosphere was charged with a mix of frustration, satire and hope. While the crowd was smaller than during previous anti-Trump gatherings, the message was loud and clear: many American voices abroad reject the former president’s ideology — and they are ready to vote, protest, and organize against his potential return to power in November.
Reporting and pictures by Henri Welschinger, OLA NEWS PARIS; editing by Alexandre Minguez.
