Millions of “Hands Off!” protesters, by organizers’ count, took to the streets, state capitals, federal buildings, congressional offices and city centers to protest the Trump administration on Saturday.
Why it matters: President Trump’s political, economic, social, health and legal changes have mobilized a wide cross-section of Americans.
What they’re saying: “We are seeing estimates go beyond what was anticipated,” organizers told Axios in an email Saturday. “We had about 2,000 RSVPs for cities like Raleigh, where we saw 45,000 show up.
“DC and NYC are well over 100,000 attendees, each.”
The total attendance estimate far surpasses the 500,000 RSVPs organizers counted as of Friday night.
By the numbers: More than 1,100 rallies, visibility events and meetings were scheduled in all 50 states as of Wednesday.
Dozens of advocacy organizations are supporting the mass mobilization against Trump policies.
Protesters are also rallying against Elon Musk‘s involvement in the federal government as an unelected official leading DOGE.
Context: The anticipated protests prompted the White House to reschedule its Saturday spring garden tours.
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New York City
“Hands Off!” protesters hold “POWER TO THE PEOPLE” and “COWARDS IN CONGRESS” signs in New York. Photo: Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty Images
Washington, D.C.
Thousands of people descended on Washington’s National Mall and cities across the United States Saturday in opposition to Trump politics, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency. Photo: Amid Farahi / AFP via Getty ImagesOne demonstrator signaled disapproval of Musk’s work heading DOGE, which has spearheaded thousands of federal job cuts. Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty ImagesShoes representing children killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict are arranged by pro-Palestine activists Saturday. Photo: Amid Farahi / AFP via Getty ImagesDemonstrators also protested Trump’s recent tariff announcement as well as his anti-diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Photo: Amid Farahi / AFP via Getty Images
Lansing, Michigan
Some in coats and hats, protesters peppered the Michigan State Capitol lawn with signs in Lansing on Saturday. Photo: Jeff Kowalsky / AFP via Getty Images
St. Paul, Minnesota
Trump denied a connection with the Project 2025 agenda while campaigning, but many have noticed aspects of the plan carried out during his second term. “Hands Off!” protesters show their disapproval outside the Minnesota State Capitol. Photo: Tim Evans / AFP via Getty Images
Boston
Scores of Boston demonstrators brave temperatures in the 40s to protest Trump policies downtown on the Boston Common. Photo: Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty ImagesA demonstrator dresses as the Statue of Liberty in chains as part of the Boston “Hands Off!” protest Saturday. Photo: Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty ImagesThey are bundled in hooded coats and hats, holding anti-DOGE signs and protesting mass deportations. Photo: Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty ImagesBoston demonstrators cheer and chant slogans, rallying in support of democracy. Photo: Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images
