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Millions of Americans protest against President Trump's policies VIDEO

The No Kings Movement announced that there were more than 3,300 demonstrations in all 50 states

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At least eight million people took part in the protests in the United States yesterday against President Donald Trump's policies, according to organizers, Agence France-Presse.

The "No Kings" movement announced that there were "more than 3,300 demonstrations in all 50 (American) states". According to organizers, over 8 million people took part in them.

The American authorities have not provided official figures.

According to "No Kings" The number of participants is a record high, and the demonstrations were 600 more than on the previous day of mobilization - in October last year.

For comparison, the protests then gathered about 7 million people, notes DPA.

The number of demonstrators yesterday was still slightly below the estimated approximately 9 million people.

The protests took place against the backdrop of the war launched by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Iran a month ago. The conflict led to a sharp increase in fuel prices, which sparked fears of an economic crisis.

There were also demonstrations in Europe, including in Germany and France.

Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen joined the protests in the US.

The legendary actor, who is a sharp critic of Trump, led several tens of thousands of people in a march in New York.

The musician, for his part, joined the demonstration in Minneapolis. About 200,000 people gathered, according to organizers, in the city, where two people were killed during protests against immigration authorities in January this year.

Bruce Springsteen performed the song "Streets of Minneapolis," which he wrote in memory of Renee Goode and Alex Pretty.