When families gathered for the Easter egg hunt on Saturday, thousands of protesters took them to the streets in what organizers called the “National Action Day.”
From Anchorage to Atlanta, demonstrators gathered in all 50 states and in US territory to target President Donald Trump’s policies.
The protests by the “50501” movement – 50 states, one capital – were loud, vast and carefully choreographed, with Google Maps for local events and printable posters.
More than 700 events have been held nationwide, one of the biggest day-long protests since President Trump took office in January, according to the Washington Post.
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In Washington, DC, demonstrators marched, gathered quickly from the White House, grabbed handmade signs and chanted slogans under the careful eyes of the Secret Service.
Some people hold placards saying “I got our rights” and “Stop Power Glove.” This reflects concerns over the recent use of executive orders and agency-level cuts.
Protesters oppose President Trump’s policies in front of the Washington, D.C. White House on Saturday (Picture Alliance by Thomas Muller/Getty Images)
One group distributed pocket-sized copies of the Constitution, urging passersby to “read what we are fighting for.” Many participants pledged to continue returning to “as long as it takes.”
The protest was timingd for symbolism as well as impact, as April 19 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the dawn of the American Revolution.
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Massachusetts protesters didn’t miss the parallel.
“This is a very dangerous time in America for freedom,” 80-year-old Thomas Basford, who was present in the reenactment with his grandson, told The Associated Press. “I wanted to learn from the boys about the origins of this country, and sometimes we wanted to have to fight for freedom.”
the goal? It pushes back what organizers say, wipes out civil rights rollbacks, and increases enforcement power and massive deportation.
People protest in front of the White House in Washington, DC on Saturday (Picture Alliance by Thomas Muller/Getty Images)
One theme of the repeated protest was “Handoff!”, referring to national action before April 5th, highlighting opposition to the Trump administration.
Protesters say they are responding to Trump’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemy Act, cuts on agents’ budgets, and attempts to curb the protection of groups such as immigrants and transgender people.
The movement is dispersed leadership and is intentionally focused on the long term.
“We’re not here on just one march,” organizers told the Washington Post. “This is about building community infrastructure to withstand what’s going on in Washington.”
Elon Musk didn’t escape criticism either. Protesters organized a “Tesla Takedown” and gathered outside Tesla’s showroom to protest the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of Musk as Trump advisers for federal government cuts and his influence.
In New York, the Marchers meandered past Trump Tower on Saturday.
Protesters showed Trump administration’s policies in front of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. (Picture Alliance by Thomas Muller/Getty Images)
Back in DC, retired government worker Bob Fassick joined the crowd near the White House, worried about reducing Social Security and government health programs.
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“I’m not sitting still,” he told the Associated Press. “We’re leaving the world to children I don’t want to live in.”
On Saturday evening, the White House had not issued a formal response to the protest and did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
