Hands Off! Minnesota State Capitol Protest

25,000 at the Minnesota State Capitol on April 5, 2025, with signs targeting Trump and Musk

April 5, 2025 — Minnesota State Capitol — St. Paul, MN

On April 5, 2025, an estimated 25,000 people gathered on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" protests. The rally was one of hundreds held across the country that day, directed at the Trump administration and, in particular, at Elon Musk's role in the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency.

The "Hands Off!" movement coalesced in response to sweeping federal workforce reductions, cuts to public programs, and what organizers described as the consolidation of governmental power outside normal democratic channels. Senator Amy Klobuchar addressed the crowd from the Capitol steps. Concerns voiced by participants ranged from the future of federal land management and national parks to the treatment of civil servants and the influence of billionaires over public policy. The Minnesota State Patrol's crowd estimate of 25,000 made the St. Paul rally one of the larger state-level turnouts in the national day of action.

Hands Off Protester sits on a pillar on April 5 2025 — *April 5, 2025* — "Dumbass Oligarchs Gouging Everyone" protest sign. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Hands Off St Paul Minnesota Trump Is a Russian — *April 5, 2025* — "Trump Is A Russian" protest sign. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Send the Orange Clown Back To The Circus Protest Sign — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Hands Off Protest Hitler 2 Protest Sign Elon Musk — *April 5, 2025* — A protest sign featuring caricatures of Donald Trump and Elon Musk labeled 'Hitler 2.0' is displayed during a public gathering. This sign was part of the nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests held at the Minnesota State Capitol. The Minnesota State Patrol estimated approximately 25,000 individuals participated in the rally at the Capitol grounds.

Protesters in trees at State Capitol — *April 5, 2025* — An estimated 25,000 individuals assembled at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul for a 'Hands Off!' protest, part of a nationwide series of rallies.

Sissy Space X Protest Sign Hands Off St Paul — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Hands Off Protest St Paul Minnesota STOP HIM — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Stop Billionaire Takeover Hands Off St Paul — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

America WTF Hands Off Protest St Paul Minnesota — *April 5, 2025* — A protestor holds a sign during the "Hands Off!" protest at the Minnesota State Capitol. The sign, depicting a crying Statue of Liberty and the phrase "AMERICA, WTF?", conveyed a message of national concern or disillusionment. This event was part of a nationwide series of "Hands Off!" protests, drawing an estimated 25,000 participants to the Capitol grounds.

Don't Trump On Me Flag at Hands Off Protest — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Hands Off from inside the capitol — *April 5, 2025* — A large protest, part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement, gathered an estimated 25,000 people at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The event took place on the Capitol grounds, a significant public space for political assembly and discourse in Minnesota.

Thousands gather outside the Minnesota State Capitol Hands Off — *April 5, 2025* — A large protest gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, with an estimated 25,000 participants according to the Minnesota State Patrol. This event was part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" protests, addressing various political concerns.

Hands Off Public Servants St Paul — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Hands Off Protest crowd in St Paul April 2025 — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

When we fight we win hands off protest sign — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

The Whole World Is Watching Hands Off Protest Sign — *April 5, 2025* — "The World World Is Watching" protest sign at a Hands Off protest in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

*April 5, 2025* — Banner that reads "Protect National Parks Hands Off Protest Sign in Minnesota". The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks at Hands Off Protest — *April 5, 2025* — Senator Amy Klobuchar addresses a crowd at a "Hands Off!" protest held at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Senator Amy Klobuchar at the "Hands Off!" protest at Minnesota State Capitol on April 5, 2025. — *April 5, 2025* — Amy Klobuchar, the senior U.S. senator from Minnesota, joined the "Hands Off!" rally at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on April 5, 2025. The demonstration was part of a coordinated day of nationwide protests opposing the Trump administration's policies, with organizers citing concerns over executive overreach, tariffs, and cuts to federal programs. Klobuchar has represented Minnesota in the Senate since 2007 and sits on the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees.

Stop Wrecking Our Country Protest Sign — *April 5, 2025* — Protester holds up a sign that reads "Stop Wrecking Our Country" The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Musk and Trump at Hands Off in MInnesota — *April 5, 2025* — "No Kings No Fascists" protest signs in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Protest sign reading so much wrong too little cardboard — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Draft dodger is unfit for commander in chief protest sign — *April 5, 2025* — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

Hands Off! Minnesota State Capitol Protest

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