Hands Off!” rallies took place in Chicago, Boston, Washington, New York and other cities across the country Saturday.

The huge crowd assembled near the Washington Monument with handmade signs for the event — which prompted the White House to postpone garden tours, though the president himself was out of town for

Here is a look at the powerful scenes from coast to coast as Americans rallied under the “Hands Off!” banner. From massive city crowds to small-town marches, the nation stood united in protest against sweeping federal cutbacks.

Rallies will occur in major cities, aiming to protect democratic norms and address concerns over Trump's influence.