Thousands gathered in front of state capitols across the U.S. on Wednesday to protest against the Trump administration's aggressive moves to reshape the federal government and American society. The big picture: Demonstrators nationwide rallied against a slew of policies instated by the president less than three weeks into his term,

Natasha Atkinson of Lansing speaks to protesters at the Michigan State Capitol during a grassroots protest against Trump policies on Feb. 5, 2025.

The grassroots effort has been organized across social media sites using hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, calling on Americans to "fight fascism."

Protesters in cities across the U.S. hit the streets to voice their objection to President Donald Trump's priorities when it comes to immigration reform, gender, and labor.

Demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration's early actions, along with Elon Musk and Project 2025.

Protesters across the United States gathered at state capitols on Wednesday to demonstrate against President Trump, including in Minnesota.