National protests against President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, are scheduled for April 19. Several events are scheduled throughout Mississippi.
So far in 2025, the 50501 Movement has organized four protests at the Mississippi State Capitol Building: on February 5; President’s Day, February 17; March 4; and again on April 5. At the most recent event, 400 protesters faced off against anti-protesters.
The 50501 (Fifty-Fifty-One) Movement was organized using various social media platforms and the hashtag #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, and one day.
The organizers oppose Trump’s goals and policies, as well as the cuts made to government agencies by DOGE under Musk’s leadership.
This weekend, local political organizations, as well as 50501 Mississippi, plan protests and marches. The following is what we know.
Where are the protests in Mississippi? When do they start?
Flyers provided to the Clarion Ledger shows four events are planned across Mississippi on April 19.
Hernando: 2-3:30 p.m., at U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker ‘s local office on 321 Losher St.
Hattiesburg: noon-2 p.m., at the Veteran’s Memorial Park on 399 West Pine St.
Jackson: 1 p.m., at the southside of the Mississippi State Capitol Building on 400 High St.
Gulfport: 1-2 p.m., Harrison County Democrats will have a march at the Gulfport Federal Courthouse located off of 15th Street.
What issues are driving the protests?
Protesters are mobilizing around a range of federal policy changes and administrative actions:
- Massive layoffs and cuts within departments responsible for issues such as public health, education , veterans’ affairs and human services .
- Concerns over perceived threats to democracy .
- New tariffs impacting trade and supply chains .