A group of protesters rallied across the nation Wednesday, including outside of the State Capitol in Raleigh, to oppose the early actions of President Donald Trump's administration and Project 2025.
The group is part of the 50501 Movement, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. The movement organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501. Many of the protests were planned at state capitols, with some in other cities.
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The movement has websites and accounts across social media. Flyers circulating online decry Project 2025, a hard-right playbook for American government and society, and include messages such as “reject fascism” and “defend our democracy.”
In Raleigh, the rally started at 12:30 p.m. at the North Carolina State Capitol Building, on 1 E. Edenton Street.
The nationwide movement was started anonymously, according to the 50501 website.
"In one day, all 50 states will have over 50 protests at their state capitol building, rejecting Project 2025," the website states. "We, the People of North Carolina, of these United States Protest Project 2025 and consider it an assault on our democracy."
Trump has signed a series of executive orders in the first couple of weeks of his new term on everything from trade and immigration to climate change. As Democrats begin to raise their voice in opposition to Trump’s agenda, protests have also begun.
On Sunday, thousands of people marched against Trump's plan for large-scale deportations in Southern California, including in downtown Los Angeles, where protests shut down a major freeway for hours.
During the presidential campaign, Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, which has been described as a 900-page "wish list" of conservative policies. But since taking office, he has implemented policies in line with the project and has tapped some of its writers for government positions.