Protesters rally against Trump's inauguration as 47th president: "Socialism is the better choice."

In Washington, D.C., over 300 protesters gathered on Monday during President Trump's inauguration, expressing their opposition to "colonialism" and "fascism" they fear will be enforced under his administration.

Gregory, who traveled from New Orleans to attend the We Fight Back rally at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C., stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that he is coming out to make a stand against the country's slide towards fascism and war and genocide, and to show that people will keep fighting no matter what attacks come down, knowing that they will happen.

"The conditions will continue to deteriorate, but we must persist in the struggle."

Maxwell, who traveled from Baltimore to the inauguration protest, stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that he was there to make a stand and express that the dangers of poverty, wealth inequality, misogyny, discrimination against the LGBTQ community and immigrants, which affect the people of the nation, deserve to be heard and addressed. He also emphasized the need to end imperialism and colonialism and to put an end to the oppression enacted by the United States government.

An art piece resembling a guillotine was brought by one protester, who stated it was open to interpretation.

"It's important to convey that individuals possess the ability to express themselves, to share their frustration, and to send a message to those in power, reminding them of the people's strength and demanding respect. Although it's just a sculpture, it should evoke a sense of fear."

An inscription beneath the guillotine said, "come get sum."

Mara, who identifies as transgender, stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that Trump is a "fascist."

"As a trans person, Mara expressed concern about Donald Trump's extreme right-wing agenda, which includes labeling trans people as pedophiles and executing them. She also pointed out that Trump has been called a fascist by both left-wing and conservative generals. Mara's purpose for being there was to reject fascism and assert that it has no place in America."

The crowd's signs displayed slogans such as "socialism is superior to fascism" and "oppose Trump's policies."

The group marched down the local streets after the speeches, which included calls to "Free Palestine" and end Israel's "genocide" in Gaza.

As the march began, counter-protesters arrived and some individuals became involved in shouting matches.

The protests against Trump's inauguration were less violent and fewer in number compared to the protests that occurred at the beginning of his first term, where hundreds of protesters were arrested.

On Monday, Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, vowing to revive the country to its former glory.

Trump, in his second inaugural address, called for a "revolution of common sense."

""I am confident and optimistic that we are beginning a new era of national success as a wave of change sweeps the country. My message to Americans is that we must act with courage, vigor, and the spirit of history's greatest civilization," Trump stated."

Planet Chronicle Digital's Brooke Singman contributed to this report