Events were scheduled throughout the day in all 50 states, including later gatherings on the West Coast and in Hawaii.

The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke out on social media after a fiery exchange with President Trump and VP Vance at the Oval Office on Friday afternoon. He simply likes Vladimir Putin better. Zelenskyy, whose country was invaded by Russia three years ago in an ongoing conflict, has been known for his casual style.

The group yelled, "Boo!" when President Trump appeared on the CBS Chicago digital screen across Dearborn Street from the plaza.

Politicians and leaders from around the country and the world have since spoken out, some in criticism of the administration’s rough reception and others in criticism of Zelenskyy’s leadership. “What an amazing crowd this is,

The protest followed the tense showdown last week between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office. Andrew Ramos reports.