Women's March: Thousands rally in Washington against Trump administration

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One year after Donald Trump stepped into the Oval Office, protests have again broken out across the United States in New York, Chicago, Denver, and other cities. Thousands of women rallied in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, protesting the Trump administration. CGTN correspondent Toby Muse has more.

One year after tens of thousands of people turned out to protest the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, many were back at it again across the country.

The turnout for the 2018 Women's March was not as large in some places like Washington, D.C. but there were still plenty of people voicing opposition to the Trump administration. In Palm Beach, Florida near the president's estate, and in other cities including, New York, Chicago, Denver and San Francisco, women and men marched to voice their rejection of Trump's policies.

In Washington, thousands gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Many in the crowd carried creative signs. A common message - that Trump needs to leave the White House.

"He has shown how unfit he is for the office."

Women also protested in support of the so-called "MeToo" movement, where women have come forward with accusations of sexual abuse and harassment in the workplace.

TOBY MUSE WASHINGTON "It's a jovial mood here, a carnival atmosphere. But it also shows how polarized America is, with these women refusing to accept Trump as their president."

"I have come to show support for women's rights and to oppose a president who has been very bad to women personally."

Many in the crowd are looking ahead to congressional elections later this year. The question is whether marches like this one can translate into votes against Trump in the voting booth. Toby Muse, CGTN, Washington.