Demonstrators protest President Trump at March for Truth rally in Los Angeles

Demonstrators held a "March for Truth" rally in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Photo: UPI

June 5 (UPI) — Protesters across the United States called for an independent probe into President Donald Trump’s alleged ties with Russia during several March for Truth rallies on June 3.

Demonstrators in Los Angeles carried signs that read “Democracy not dictatorship,” and “Lock him up.”

Rallies were also held in New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston, among other cities.

Demonstrators call for an independent commission to investigate President Trump’s alleged ties to Russia. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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The Los Angeles rally took place in Pershing Square. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Demonstrators also demand that Congress force President Trump to release his tax returns. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Protests took in more than 135 cities, including New York, Washington, D.C., Portland, and Boston. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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“March for Truth” demonstrators rally on the steps of Los Angeles city hall. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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A March for Truth rally was also held in London on the same day. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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March for Truth demonstrators rally on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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“The legitimacy of our democracy is more important than the interests of any party, or any president,” said a statement on the March for Truth website. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Protesters also spoke out against President Trump’s immigration policies. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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“March for Truth” demonstrators rally on the steps of Los Angeles city hall calling for an independent commission to investigate the White House alleged ties to Russia and demanding that Congress force President Trump to release his tax returns as part of numerous protests in more than 135 cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Portland, Oregon, and London on June 3, 2017. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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March for Truth demonstrators march to Los Angeles city hall. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Some demonstrators held signs protesting President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Accord. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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