Protests against Barack Obama

Protests during the campaign

2008

Protests during Obama's presidency

2009

• April 15 – Tea Party protests against high taxes and big government in Lafayette Park.
• May 17 – the University of Notre Dame's selection of President Barack Obama as its commencement speaker led to a gathering the day before of around 100 anti-abortion rights activist to protest against his invitation. The ceremony itself took place peacefully with the few hecklers shouted down and Obama receiving several standing ovations.
• July 4 – About 2,000 small-government advocates gathered for Tea Party Day to protest the economic stimulus plan and health care initiative of the Obama administration and Congress.
• September 12 – Taxpayer March on Washington. Tea Party rally consisting of tens of thousands marched on Washington protesting the expansion of government spending.

  2011

2013

• February 17 – Forward on Climate. An estimated 40,000 people rallied on the Mall and marched to the White House demanding action on climate change from President Obama and the government. Particular focus was put on stopping the expansion of the Keystone Pipeline.
• July – Obama visit to South Africa sparks protests against United States actions in the Middle East.

  2015

• June 22 – Protesters rallied at Times Square to denounce the Iran nuclear deal, with calls for congress to reject the agreement.

  2016

• November 16 – anti-Obama protests in Athens, Greece during his visit there.