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Nationwide Anti-Trump Protests Planned For Labor Day: What to Know
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A series of nationwide anti-Donald Trump protests are set to take place on Labor Day.
50501, a group that emerged in early 2025 and is short for "50 protests, 50 states, one day," called their latest series of protests "Workers Over Billionaires."
Newsweek contacted the organizers by email to comment on this story.
Why It Matters
Since assuming office in January, there have been multiple coordinated protests from different groups against Trump with people speaking out against his cuts to government departments, strict immigration policies and handling of the economy among other issues.
August 16, 2025: Protesters gathered on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol for Fight the Trump Takeover, National Day of Action, and redistricting rally. Austin, Texas.
August 16, 2025: Protesters gathered on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol for Fight the Trump Takeover, National Day of Action, and redistricting rally. Austin, Texas.
Mario Cantu/CSMCredit Image: © Mario Cantu/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images
One protest took place on the Memorial Day weekend, while others targeted Flag Day and Trump's birthday. Another took place in Scotland when protesters demonstrated against Trump's recent visit to the country.
Protests will put pressure on the president and weaken the extent to which he can say he commands broad support. However, the protests are not universal either and the President is still popular with his supporters.
What To Know
The protest takes place on Labor Day, a federal holiday dating back to 1894 recognizing workers' contributions to America. This year, it falls on September 1.
On the website, the organizers listed the following demands:
Stop the billionaire takeover corrupting our government. Protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs for working people. Fully funded schools, and health care and housing for all. Stop the attacks on immigrants, Black, indigenous, trans people, and all our communities. Invest in people not wars."
They posted a picture of a map detailing where some of the protests will take place.
A map shows some of the protests taking place on Labor Day.
A map shows some of the protests taking place on Labor Day.
What People Are Saying
Speaking to Newsweek, Mark Shanahan who teaches American politics at the University of Surrey in the U.K. said: "Trump won't be too worried about protests. He never has to run for election again and doesn't need to win round those who oppose him. Protests won't surprise him. Close to half the country didn't vote for him in 2024 and rather than use his presidency to heal the nation, he has gone out of his way through DOGE, ICE, deploying The National Guard and a slew of divisive Executive Orders, to fan the flames of division.
"It will play into his narrative of ongoing American carnage for these protests to get out of hand and turn violent," he added. "Trump loves a fight and to cast himself as some kind of blonde avenger. So, in order to have any impact, these protests need to take a different line. The one thing Trump really hates is being laughed at. He despises being humiliated. Governor Gavin Newsom of California is having an impact through his memes trolling Trump. They're clearly getting under the president's notoriously thin skin. If 50501 can build on that vibe and use humor to expose some of the Administration's failings, they may prick Trump's pomposity in a way that could damage Republican chances in the Midterms next year."
A statement posted on the protest's website read: "Labor and community are planning more than a barbecue on Labor Day this year because we have to stop the billionaire takeover. Billionaires are stealing from working families, destroying our democracy, and building private armies to attack our towns and cities.
"Just like any bad boss, the way we stop the takeover is with collective action. We are May Day Strong, working people rising up to stop the billionaire takeover—not just through the ballot box or the courts, but through building a bigger and stronger movement.
"On Sept. 1 we will continue the movement we launched on May 1st. Thousands of communities across the country are taking a stand on Labor Day, join us!"
What Happens Next
In a separate protest, the AFL-CIO is organizing nationwide rallies on Labor Day to build support for workers.
More protests against the Trump administration are likely to take place as his presidency continues.