Washington, D.C. | April 20, 2025: Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets across the United States on Saturday, staging one of the largest nationwide protests of President Donald Trump’s second term. Organized under the banner of the “50501” movement, more than 700 events took place in all 50 states, highlighting deep public unrest over issues ranging from immigration and foreign policy to democratic accountability.
Massive crowds gathered in cities like Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco, and Boston. Protesters held signs with messages like “No Kingship,” “Stop Arming Israel,” and “Workers Should Have the Power,” targeting both domestic and international decisions by the administration. Demonstrations outside the White House drew particularly intense focus, with chants calling for greater transparency, human rights protections, and policy reforms.
In Massachusetts, rallies coincided with Revolutionary War remembrances, creating symbolic parallels between historical fights for freedom and modern political resistance. Participants criticized what they see as authoritarian tendencies in the Trump administration, pointing to crackdowns on dissent, cuts to government agencies, and an increasingly aggressive foreign stance.
Protest organizers called for sustained public engagement and civic action. Events included community education drives, mutual aid distribution, and voter registration efforts—signaling that the movement’s ambitions extend far beyond a single day of protest.
