Gallery: Bloomington Joins Nationwide Protests Against Trump Administration
Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)
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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington, Indiana, as part of the nationwide “50501” Movement’s Day of Action. This grassroots initiative, named for organizing protests in all 50 states and one movement, aimed to denounce what organizers describe as the Trump administration’s “hostile takeover of government” and to protest the influential role of Elon Musk in federal policies.
The Bloomington protest was one of hundreds of events held across the United States, encompassing rallies, community service activities, and educational events. In Bloomington, participants marched around the courthouse, held signs and received supportive honks from passing vehicles.
The protest also included a canned food drive.
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB) in Bloomington, Indiana, is facing significant challenges due to recent federal funding cuts under the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) canceled $500 million in nationwide food deliveries, resulting in HHFB losing at least 62,000 pounds of food between March and July 2025 . This includes essential items like fresh eggs, milk, green beans, and various poultry products
Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Bloomington, indiana – april 19: demonstrators protest against trump and elon musk during a protest organized by the 50501 movement on april 19, 2025, at the monroe county courthouse in bloomington, indiana. Organizers of the nationwide protest said the demonstrations were to denounce the trump administration “hostile takeover of government. ” (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)