Chanting "never again," hundreds of Iowans gathered on the steps of the Iowa Capitol Wednesday to denounce President Donald Trump's recent action to remove diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and protest his mass deportation plans.

Natasha Atkinson of Lansing speaks to protesters at the Michigan State Capitol during a grassroots protest against Trump policies on Feb. 5, 2025.

The demonstration was one of many across the country, joining the national 50501 Movement, which promoted 50 protests in 50 states in one day. The post On Beacon Hill, hundreds protest Trump’s first two weeks,

Demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration's early actions, along with Elon Musk and Project 2025.

Protesters across the United States gathered at state capitols on Wednesday to demonstrate against President Trump, including in Minnesota.