Dozens protested against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the U.S. ambassador to Malaysia.

Muslim-majority Malaysia is the chair this year of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, and the criticism of Trump's nominee comes as the country is trying to negotiate a trade deal with the United States in the hope of dodging a 25 percent U.

Hundreds attended Good Trouble protests and events July 17, meant to push back on the Trump Administration's policies.