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Photos: Protest at the Virginia State Capitol

VPM | By Shaban Athuman
Published April 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM EDT
People are seen on a sidewalk starting to arrive in Downtown Richmond for a protest.
1 of 15  — 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.
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A Black man is wearing a hat reads “U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is listening to speakers during a protest.
2 of 15  — 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.
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A person's bag features a silhouette of Virtus, who is featured on the Virginia state flag, with a saying that reads: “Tits out, Tyrants DOWN”
3 of 15  — 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.
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Two children are seen at a protest with their mother. One of the children has a striped shirt and is holding a sign.
4 of 15  — 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.
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A group of people are seen standing together in a protest.
5 of 15  — 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.
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Protesters are seen holding various signs. One of the visible signs reads: "KILMAR" with a downward arrow. "Persons" not just citizens.
6 of 15  — 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 are seen holding many signs. They are in a large group of people. Some of the signs have obscenities on them, while another one is being held by a person that reads "In three months Donald Trump has..."
7 of 15  — 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 have convened at the Virginia State Capitol to protest. The visible signs in the picture read "NO KING! NO TSAR! STAND with DEMOCRACY! STAND with UKRAINE!"
8 of 15  — 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 are seen standing together in a large group. Many of them are holding up signs, ranging from one that features "actual patriots" with red arrows pointing towards the protesters, while another has a picture of Ruth Bader Ginsburg that says "we won't go back."
9 of 15  — 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
Two people are seen talking to each other during a protest.
10 of 15  — 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.
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Protesters are seen holding up signs at the Virginia State Capitol. One person is seen pointing up at another sign.
11 of 15  — 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.
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Former Delegate Jay Jones is seen chatting with attendees
12 of 15  — 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.
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People are seen walking around the Virginia state capitol with signs. A visible sign reads "I support Democracy and the rule of Law."
13 of 15  — 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. Some of the visible signs read "If Trump's lips are movin', he's lyin' lyin' lyin'!" and "Time to be Paul Revere"
14 of 15  — 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
State Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg looks on as protesters are gathered at the Virginia state capitol.
15 of 15  — 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.
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Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Virginia state capitol to express their feelings towards the Trump administration and its policies. The protest was one of many that took place throughout the country as part of the growing 50501 Movement.

The protest was organized by a grassroots group of volunteers known as 50501 Virginia.

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Shaban Athuman
Shaban Athuman is a photojournalist for VPM News.
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