When, where Mississippi plans to protest against President Trump, Elon Musk on April 19
Pam Dankins- Protests against President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are scheduled for April 19 in Mississippi.
- Demonstrations will occur in Jackson, Gulfport, and Hernando, focusing on federal policy changes and administrative actions.
- Key issues include government worker layoffs, perceived threats to democracy and new tariffs.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include new location details for a protest planned in Hattiesburg.
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, are planned for April 19. Multiple events are scheduled throughout Mississippi.
Thus far in 2025, the 50501 Movement organized four protests at the Mississippi State Capitol Building: on Feb. 5; President's Day, Feb. 17; on March 4; and again, on April 5. Four hundred protesters encountered opposition from anti-protesters at the most recent event.
Th 50501 (Fifty-Fifty-One) Movement was formed through various social media platforms under the hashtag #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states and one day.
The organizers are in opposition to Trump's goals and policies and cuts that DOGE is making to government agencies under Musk's guidance.
Local political organizations and 50501 Mississippi have protests and marches planned this weekend. Below is what we know.
Where are the protests in Mississippi? When do they start?
Flyers provided to the Clarion Ledger show four events are planned across Mississippi on April 19.
- Hattiesburg: noon-2 p.m., on the steps of Hattiesburg City Hall on 200 Forrest 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.
- Hernando: 2-3:30 p.m., at U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker's local office on 321 Losher St.
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.
How do I find other protests with the 50501 Movement?
The national 50501 Movement is active on Instagram, Reddit and Bluesky. The website is www.fiftyfifty.one.
Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at pdankins@gannett.com.