LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Marches took place Saturday across the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration.


What You Need To Know

  • The People's March hosted a demonstration Saturday, Jan. 18 in Louisville 

  • The marches were a response to President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration

  • Protesters said they fear the Trump administration is going to take away the rights of marginalized people

  • Trump will be sworn in Monday, Jan. 20

The People’s March rallied in many cities, including Louisville. 

“We're fighting for women's rights; we're fighting for Black people," said Brittany Fears, who participated in the march. "We're fighting for Latinos; we're fighting for the indigenous people. We're fighting for all religions; we're fighting for all cultures ... like, we're fighting for everybody." 

Participants of the People's March in Louisville rally Jan. 18, 2025, in response to President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. (Spectrum News 1/Tyler O'Neill)

Fears was joined by dozens of others, chanting and marching in front of Louisville Metro Hall.

Many marchers said they fear the Trump administration is going to take away the rights of marginalized groups.

“I think that's what protests do; they show the people at the top that we're not going to sit here quietly and just let you do whatever you want because the thing is, the power has always been with the people," Fears said. "I think we forgot that." 

Katherine Melendez organized Louisville’s march. She said she agrees with what the People’s March stands for and wanted to get involved.

“I just wanted to make sure that Louisville was on the map, so I agreed to host it,” said Melendez, organizer of the People’s March Louisville.

Katherine Melendez, organizer of the People's March in Louisville. (Spectrum News 1/Tyler O'Neill)

Trump did not address the protests, instead writing on social media it’s "THE MOST IMPORTANT WEEKEND, PLUS, IN AMERICAN HISTORY. ENJOY!" 

“We have a couple days till the inauguration, and everybody is worried and scared," Melendez said. "I think it's really good for us to come together and find community and know that we're not alone." 

Both Melendez and Fears said they hope there’s a continued effort to fight for human rights in the upcoming years.

“We will stay out here as long as we have to, and we will fight,” Fears said.

President-elect Trump will be sworn in Monday Jan. 20.