Editorial photo #12159747 Politics

Thousands attend veterans pro-democracy demonstration in Washington

Organizer Jessica Denson stands backstage at a veteran-led demonstration against Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Washington on March 14, 2025. Through DOGE, Musk and Trump have fired thousands of federal government employees and shuttered entire agencies, including those mandated by Congress like USAID. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12159747
Date taken: 14 March 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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