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ICYMI: DNC, Texas For All, and Groups Across the Country Unveil “Fight the Trump Takeover” Nationwide Day of Action Arrow

As Trump and Republicans continue to try to rig the maps, the DNC is joining forces with Texas for All coalition, along with other national and state partners, to host "Fight the Trump Takeover" demonstrations across the country. From coast to coast, people will be showing up at their statehouses, city halls, and community spaces to make it clear - we see what Trump is doing, and we won't stand for it.

To find events near you, go to FightTheTrumpTakeover.com.

Take a look at some of the coverage below:

NBC News: DNC to help lead nationwide protests against Republican redistricting plans

[Megan Lebowitz, 8/12/25]

"Dozens of liberal groups unveiled plans Tuesday to hold around 50 events across 20 states to protest Republican redistricting efforts in Texas backed by President Donald Trump.

"The demonstrations scheduled for Saturday - branded as 'Fight the Trump Takeover' - are being organized by more than three dozen groups, including the Democratic National Committee, according to plans shared first with NBC News.

"'Trump knows the only way he can hold the majority after his budget betrayal is by changing the rules in the middle of the game to avoid accountability for ripping health care and food away from millions of Americans,' said DNC Chair Ken Martin in a statement, referring to Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill that he signed into law last month."

The Hill: Liberal groups, DNC planning redistricting protests in 20 states

[Ashleigh Fields, 8/12/25]

"The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and aligned advocacy groups are planning Saturday protests against GOP redistricting efforts in Texas.

"Nearly 50 events condemning a vote proposed by Republicans in the Lone Star State will take place across 20 states nationwide. The demonstrations are dubbed 'Fight the Trump Takeover.' …

"The main rally will take place outside the Texas State Capitol in Austin, as events are hosted across the country, including in Alaska and Maine."

Florida Phoenix: Three Florida cities participate in 'Fight The Trump Takeover' national rallies

[Christine Sexton, 8/12/25]


"The Texas for All Coalition announced that three Florida cities will participate in a National Day of Action Saturday designed to stop the Donald Trump-inspired redistricting plan before the 2026 midterm elections.

"There will be rallies in Palm Coast, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee…

"The Texas for All Coalition's goal is to mobilize as many rallies nationally as possible, and the group created FightTheTrumpTakeover.com as a digital headquarters."

Rolling Out: Protests hit 20 states Saturday over Trump redistricting

[Miriam Musa, 8/12/25]

"This Saturday, approximately 50 protests will erupt across 20 states as Americans take to the streets to defend their right to fair representation. The demonstrations, organized under the banner 'Fight the Trump Takeover,' represent a growing movement of people who refuse to watch their democracy be manipulated through redistricting schemes designed to rig future elections. …

"Beyond Saturday's protests, organizers are working to build sustained pressure for redistricting reform. This includes supporting legislation for independent redistricting commissions, promoting transparency in map-drawing processes, and maintaining public engagement between election cycles."

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