The Alt-Majority: How Social Networks Empowered Mass Protests Against Trump – The New York Times
The presidency of Donald J. Trump has been noteworthy for its speed. In his first week in office, as the presidents aides wont tire of reminding us, Mr. Trump has already put in motion plans to do much of what he promised to do while campaigning.
But its not just the politician who is moving fast. Its the population, too.
In a matter of hours on Saturday, thousands rushed to the nations airports, beckoned by tweets. The flash protests in response to Mr. Trumps immigration ban, whoch continued to grow in many cities on Sunday, were as organized as they were instantaneous. Dispatched online, the protesters knew where to go, and they knew what to do once they arrived: to command the story by making a scene.
Mr. Trump feeds off media attention. Throughout the campaign, the bigger a spectacle he created, the larger he loomed in the public consciousness. What has been remarkable during the last two weekends is how thoroughly Mr. Trumps own media personage was blotted out by scenes of protesters.
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