Thousands gathered outside the Utah State Capitol to protest the Donald Trump administration during a nationwide demonstration on April 19. The event was part of the 50501 movement, a large-scale grassroots campaign titled “50 Protests. 50 States. One Movement.” The movement opposes the policies and actions of the Trump administration as well as Elon Musk’s involvement in the federal government.
50501 Protest at the Utah State Capitol - April 19, 2025
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An anonymous person is dressed as feces, wearing a Donald Trump mask and a golden toilet seat around their neck, holds a poster depicting Trump and Elon Musk kissing in front of a sunset outside the state capital building, April 19, 2025. (Isaac Kenworthy)

Carl Moore, an indigenous activist, is dressed in traditional clothing and adorned with cultural ornaments. He addresses the crowd, calling for more indigenous representation in government and an indigenous woman for president, April 19, 2025. (Isaac Kenworthy)

A person standing center frame holds up an American flag with strong messaging written between the red and white stripes, reading: "There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people," April 19, 2025. (Isaac Kenworthy)

Mel Soul, standing center frame, plays the guitar while singing a song she wrote for the protest the night before, April 19, 2025. The crowd goes silent as she sings, surrounded by protestors. (Isaac Kenworthy)

Pam, a veteran ERA activist, speaks about her experience with cancer and the government's interference with clinical trials in which she was set to be the first cured patient, April 19, 2025. She spoke about the importance of trusting science. (Isaac Kenworthy)

In a powerful display of public dissent, protestors gather in tightly packed lines, chanting loudly against Donald Trump, April 19, 2025. This protest, compared to the one held on the 5th, is noticeably larger in terms of attendance. (Isaac Kenworthy)