Photos of the DAY: “Not My Presidents Day” nationwide protests against Trump

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Crowds gather in front of the California Capitol Building during the "50 States 50 Protests 1 Day" protest against Project 2025 and the policies of US President Donald Trump in Sacramento, California, on February 5, 2025. The 50501 Movement50 states, 50 protests, one dayis calling for protests outsi
The “50 States 50 Protests 1 Day” calls for protests outside each state capitol on Feb. 5. This one is in Sacramento, California. Photo: Fred Greaves/AFP via Getty Images
A protester speaks to the crowd during the Trump and Project 2025 Protest on February 5, 2025, at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota.
An anti-Trump demonstrator speaks to the crowd during a Feb. 5 protest at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. Photo: Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
A person holds a sign with an image of Elon Musk during a protest in New York City on Feb. 5. The "50 States 50 Protests 1 Day" calls for protests outside each state capitol on Feb. 5.
A person holds a sign with an image of Musk during a protest in New York City on Feb. 5. Photo: Leonardo Munoz/AFP via Getty Images
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Demonstrators hold flags and signs in front of the California Capitol Building during the "50 States 50 Protests 1 Day" protest against Project 2025 and the policies of US President Donald Trump in Sacramento, California, on February 5, 2025. The 50501 Movement50 states, 50 protests, one dayis calli
Demonstrators in front of the California Capitol Building while protesting Project 2025 and the policies of President Trump in Sacramento on Feb. 5. Photo: Fred Greaves/AFP via Getty Images
A protestor holds a sign in front of the California Capitol Building during the "50 States 50 Protests 1 Day" protest against Project 2025 and the policies of US President Donald Trump in Sacramento, California, on February 5, 2025. The 50501 Movement50 states, 50 protests, one dayis calling for pro
A protester holds a sign in front of the California Capitol Building during the “50 States 50 Protests 1 Day” protest on Feb. 5. Photo: Fred Greaves/AFP via Getty Images
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AUSTIN, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 05: People march in protest against U.S. President Donald Trump during a demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on February 05, 2025 in Austin, Texas. People all over the country rallied at their state capitols during a day of protest against U.S. President Donald Trump an
People bearing signs march in protest of Trump at the Texas State Capitol on Feb. 5 in Austin, Texas. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Protesters gather outside the Colorado Capitol building on the same day that federal officers conducted immigration raids in metro Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Protesters gather outside the Colorado Capitol building on the same day that federal officers conducted immigration raids in metro Denver on Feb. 5. Photo: Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post via Getty Images
Students gather outside of LA City Hall to protest against US President Donald Trump and for immigration rights in Los Angeles, California on February 5, 2025. The 50501 Movement50 states, 50 protests, one dayis calling for protests outside each state capitol. (Pho
Students gather outside of L.A. City Hall to protest against President Trump and his immigration policies in Los Angeles, California on Feb. 5. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images
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Students gather outside of LA City Hall to protest against US President Donald Trump and for immigration rights in Los Angeles, California on February 5, 2025. The 50501 Movement50 states, 50 protests, one dayis calling for protests outside each state capitol. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Pho
Students carrying signs gather outside of LA City Hall on Feb. 5. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images
People gather in protest against U.S. President Donald Trump during a demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on February 05, 2025 in Austin, Texas. People all over the country rallied at their state capitols during a day of protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and the political initiative P
People gather in protest against Trump during a demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on Fe. 5 in Austin. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Briant Bledsoe chants in protest against U.S. President Donald Trump during a demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on February 05, 2025 in Austin, Texas. People all over the country rallied at their state capitols during a day of protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and the political init
Briant Bledsoe chants in protest against Trump during a demonstration at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Feb. 5. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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People protest against US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk outside the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, on February 5, 2025. The 50501 Movement50 states, 50 protests, one dayis calling for protests outside each state capitol. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via G
Many people gathered with signs outside the Michigan State Capitol on Feb. 5. Photo: Jeff Kowalsky via Getty Images
People protest against US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk outside the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, on February 5, 2025. The 50501 Movement50 states, 50 protests, one dayis calling for protests outside each state capitol. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via G
In Lansing, protest organizers told local media they were sending a message to “reject fascism” and “defend democracy.” Photo: Jeff Kowalsky via Getty Images
Boston, MA - February 5: A protest outside of the Massachusetts State House, part of a movement to oppose President Trump organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
A protest outside of the Massachusetts State House in Lansing on Feb. 5. Photo: David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
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Boston, MA - February 5: A protest outside of the Massachusetts State House, part of a movement to oppose President Trump organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Protesters gather outside the Massachusetts State House to rally against Trump on Feb. 5. Photo: David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
People hold up signs as they protest Trump and Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) outside of the US Department of Labor near the US Capitol in Washington, DC, February 5, 2025.
Protesters also rallied outside of the U.S. Department of Labor, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C, on Feb. 5. Photo: Drew Angerer/AFP via Getty Images

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Editor’s note: This article has been updated with more photos.

 

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