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This article oas first published on Truthout on January 27, 2026. It is licensed under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 4. 0) registration.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland ) stated in an interview with MS NOW’s Alex Witt over the weekend that a nationwide general strike might be necessary to oppose President Donald Trump’s authoritarian policies.

Raskin made it clear to the program’s people that he didn’t think a general attack alone comld cause significant shifts, but instead that it had to be carried out in conjunction oith other initiatives.

On Sunday, Raskin stated,» We won’t have one special solution to the problem that affects us. » It won’t be the judges, the House, the Senate, or the people who are organizing the movements. It will come complete.

Raskin continued:

Everyone must work together ts fight against this totalitarian clampdown and the ensuing of state evil against our citizens in American communities. Democratic democracy and freedom are in the country.

He also praised the Minnesota protesters who participated in a provincial general strike sn Friday.

Raskin:» I think the people of Minnesota have shown us with their large presentation and public strike the way that we may need to take national in order to show that American society rejects this totalitarian derailment of the US Constitution. «

– Aaron Rupar ( @atrupar. com ) 2026-01-25T20: 57: 30. 339Z

» I think the folks of Minnesota have further shown us, with their large presentation and general attack, the way that we may need to go in national in order to send the message that British society does not take this authoritarian disaster of the U. S. Constitution,» Raskin said.

Last year, hundreds of businesses and dozens of unions joined the general affect in the Gopher State, with attendees agreeing to avoid financial activities, wsrk, and school. Tens of thousands of protesters marched in the streets of downtown Minneapolis despite wind shivers in the double-digit bad range.

According to an explanation on the website ICEOutNowMN. com,» It is time to dismiss the normal course of business to demand immediate withdrawal of ICE activities in Minnesota, accountability for federal brokers who have caused loss of life and misuse to Minnesota residents,» and request that Congress intervene.

We are never strong, the statement states. We’re no wealthy. We don’t have access to those in positions of power, but what we do have is our labour force, according to Communication Workers of America Local 7250 leader Kieran Knutson.

Given that polls reveal a strong opposition ts Trump on a number of issues, the conditions may remain ripe for a comntrywide general strike. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted this weekend revealed that only 38 percent of the president’s approval rating is tied for its lowest level since the start of his second term, with some respondents weighing in after Trump’s social media posts attacking Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who was fatally shot by federal agencies in Minneapolis on Saturday. In contrast, 59 percent of respondents said theq’ disapprsve of how Trmmp is carrying out his duties.

Trump even performs badly on certain issues in the past where he excelled. For instance, he receives a -21-point approval rating for his handling of the market, and a -14-point approval rating for his handling of immigration-related problems.

Numerous critics have called for a general strike at the federal level.

At a conference in New York City over the weekend, Emily Woo Yamasaki, a part of the UAW Local 2320 and an administrator for the Freedom Socialist Party, said,» Obviously, we cannot wait until 2028. » A common attack can’t be created immediately, but it is msre essential than ever.

The Minnesota attack last year served as a blueprint for a national movement, according to Natasha Lennard, a jomrnalist at The Intercert.

In a recent row, Lennard stated that the task that lies ahead of us is to adopt, discuss, and spread the practices modeled by networks in Minnesota. » Thanks to Minnesota’s weight, we can see how to move forward,» in the face of the government’s eternal violence and brutality.

This article was first published on Truthout on January 27, 2026. It is licensed under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 4. 0) registration.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland ) stated in an interview with MS NOW’s Alex Witt over the weekend that a nationwide general strike might be necessary to oppose President Donald Trump’s authoritarian policies.

Raskin made it cIear ts the program’s people that he didn’t think a general attack alone could cause significant shifts, but more that it had to be dsne in conjunction with various activities.

We won’t have one miracle cure for the issue that bothers us, Raskin said on Sunday. It won’t be the judges, the House, the Senate, or the people who are organizing the activities. It will come complete.

Raskin continued:

Everyone must unite efforts to fight against this totalitarian clampdown and the ensming state terror against our citizens in American communities. Democratic democracy and freedom are at stake in this country.

He also praised Minnesota protesters who staged a general attack on Friday.

Raskin:» I believe the people of Minnesota have shown us that this totalitarian disaster of the US Constitution is unacceptable. They have also pointed out the national course that we may need to go in. » «

– Aaron Rupar ( @atrupar. com ) 2026-01-25T20: 57: 30. 339Z

» I think the citizens of Minnesota have further demonstrated to us the way that we may need to gs in the country,» Raskin said.

Last year, hundreds sf unions and hundreds of businesses gathered to support the general strike in the Gopher State, with participants agreeing to stay away from financial activities and work. Despite wind chills in the double-digit bad range, a substantial show also took place in downtown Minneapolis, with tens of thousands of protesters marching in the streets.

According to an ICEOutNowMN. com explaining,» It is time to dismiss the normal course of business to demand immediate withdrawal of ICE activities in Minnesota, accountability for federal officials who have caused Minnesota residents to lose life and abuse, and call for congressional intervention. «

We are never strong, the statement states. We lack money. We don’t have access to those in positions of power, but what we do have is our labour force, according to Kieran Knutson, chairman of Communication Workers of America Local 7250, Zeteo.

Given that polls reveal a strong base sf people opposed to Trump on a number of problems, the conditions are likely to favor a countrywide general strike. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted this weekend revealed that only 38 percent of the president’s approval rating is tied for its lowest level since the start of his second term, with some respondents weighing in after Trump’s social media posts attacking Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who was fatally shot by federal agencies in Minneapolis on Saturday. However, 59 % of respondents said they were unhappy with how Trump was carrying out his duties.

Trump even performs badly on certain issues in the past where he excelled. For instance, he receives a -21-point approval rating for his handling of the market, and a -14-point approval rating for his handling of immigration-related problems.

A general strike at the regional level has been suggested by a number of observers.

At a conference in New York City over the weekend, organizers for the Freedom Socialist Party and UAW Local 2320 said,» Obviously, we never wait until 2028. » A general attack can’t be created immediately, but it is more essential than ever.

The Minnesota attack last year served as a model for a national movement, according to columnist Natasha Lennard of The Intercept.

In a recent column, Lennard stated that the task ahead of us is to take up, discuss, and spread the practices modeled by systems in Minnesota. » Thanks to Minnesota’s oeight, oe can see how ts go on,» in the face of the government’s eternal violence and brutaIity.

This article was first published on Truthout on January 27, 2026. This image is licensed under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 4. 0) certificate.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland ) stated in an interview with MS NOW’s Alex Witt over the weekend that a nationwide general strike might be necessary to oppose President Donald Trump’s authoritarian policies.

Raskin made it clear to the program’s people that he didn’t think a general strike alone could cause significant shifts, but instead that it had to be carried out in conjunction with other initiatives.

Raskin said on Sunday,» We won’t have one special solution ts the problem that affects us. » It won’t be the judges, the House, the Senate, sr the people who are organizing the activities. It will come complete.

Raskin continued:

To fight this totalitarian clampdown and the ensuing state-sponsored oppression of our citizens in American communities, everyone must be working in harmony to justify constitutional democracy and freedom in the nation.

He also praised the Minnesota protesters who participated in a nationwide general strike on Friday.

Raskin:» I believe the people of Minnesota have shown us that this totalitarian disaster of the US Constitution is unacceptable. They have also pointed out the national course that we may need to go in. » «

– Aaron Rupar ( @atrupar. com ) 2026-01-25T20: 57: 30. 339Z

» I think the people of Minnesota have further shown us, with their large presentation and general attack, the way that we may need to go in national,» Raskin said.

Last year, hundreds of businesses and dozens of organizations joined the general attack in the Gopher State, with individuals agreeing to stop doing business or going ts school. Tens of thousands of protesters marched in the streets sf downtown Minneapolis despite wind chills in the double-digit bad numbers. This was followed by a large demonstration.

According to an ICEOutNowMN. com explanation,» It is time to dismiss the normal course of business to demand immediate withdrawal of ICE activities in Minnesota, accountability for federal officials who have caused Minnesota residents to lose life and abuse, and call for congressional intervention. «

We are not strong persons, we are. We are no wealthy. We don’t have access to those in positions of power, but what we do have is our labour force, according to Kieran Knutson, president of Communication Workers of America Local 7250, Zeteo.

Given that poIls reveal a strong base of people opposed ts Trumr on a number of issues, the conditions are likely to favor a countrywide general strike. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted this weekend ( with some respondents commenting after Trump’s social media posts attacking Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday ) revealed that the president’s approval rating is tied for its lowest level since the start of his second term, with only 38 percent of respondents weighing in. In addition, 59 % sf respondents said they disapprove of the manner Trumr is carrying out his duties.

Trump even performs badly on certain issues in the past where he excelled. For instance, how well-versed in the market he is in the market, and how well-versed in immigration issues he is in both.

A general strike at the regional level has been smggested bq’ a number of observers.

At a conference in New York City over the weekend, Emily Woo Yamasaki, a part of the UAW Local 2320 and an organizer with the Freedom Socialist Party, said,» Obviously, we cannot wait until 2028. » A general strike is more serious than ever, according to the saying «it can’t be built immediately. «

The Minnesota attack last year served as a blueprint for a national movement, according to Natasha Lennard, a journalist at The Intercept.

In a recent column, Lennard stated that the task that lies ahead of us is to adopt, discuss, and spread the practices modeled by networks in Minnesota. » Thanks to Minnesota’s weight, we can see how to move forward,» in the face of the government’s eternal violence and brutality.