15
Images
Hundreds gather at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration's policies
The Richmond protest was part of many that took place across the country on April 19.
People arrive at the Virginia State Capitol for a protest
Hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
weating a hat that reads “U.S. Air Force Veteran, Fulcher listens to speakers during a protest
Elton Fulcher, of Richmond, joins other people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A person wears a bag that reads “Tits out, Tyrants DOWN”
Hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
The George listens during a protest
Lauren George, left, holds onto her daughters, Vera, 8, and two-and-half-year-old Lenora, as they listen to a speaker along with hundreds of people who gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
McEveilly listens along other protesters
Kathleen McEveilly from Chesterfield County joined hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Protesters walk around with signs
Hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Protesters gather at the Virginia captitol with signs
Hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Protesters gather at the Virginia captitol with signs
Hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Protesters gather at the Virginia captitol with signs
Hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Morand chats with Riederer at a protest
Tara Morand (left), who is dressed as Virtue from the Virginia state seal and flag, talks with Christiane Riederer (right) as they join hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Protesters read signs
Hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Former Delegate Jones chats with attendees
Former delegate and current Virginia Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones chats with attendees after a protest at the Virginia State Capitol against the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
People walk with signs and flags
Hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Protesters gather at the Virginia capitol with signs
Hundreds of people gathered at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Sen. VanValkenburg looks on
State Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, D-Henrico, looks on as people gather at the Virginia State Capitol to protest the Trump Administration’s policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
1/