EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso was one of hundreds of locations across the nation that took part in the "Hands Off" protest against the Trump Administration and a whole host of its policies on Saturday, April 5. "Today, communities nationwide will gather for the Hands Off Protest, uniting voice s in an urgent call to President Trump to 'get his Hands Off, our government,'" the El Paso County Democratic Party said in a news release. Edith Montero/KTSM Edith Montero/KTSM Protesters gathered, starting around noon, at the busy intersection of Sunland Park Drive and Mesa Hills in West El Paso. An estimated 300 people participated, spread across the four corners of the intersection, according to an estimate from our crew on the scene. The protest ended at around 2:30 p.m. "Participants in El Paso aim to highlight the detrimental effects of President Trump's recent decisions, including the implementation of tariffs that are contributing to rising costs for goods and services, as evidenced by the recent downturn in the stock market. This protest is more than just a local concern; it is part of a more significant, nationwide movement advocating for accountability and transparency in leadership," the local Democratic Party said. A website, handsoff2025.com, that was set up for Saturday's nationwide protests, read: "Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!" The website said a core principle of the nationwide protest was a commitment to nonviolent action. Michael Aboud, chairman of the El Paso Republican Party, called the protest "ridiculous." "Goverment is bloated and is overtaxing us," Aboud said. "El Paso City is following the typical Democrat tax and spend and so is the County. That is where they should be protesting. This is protest is a waste of time." ...read more read less