Video: In Richmond, 100s of Protesters Chant “‘Stop the Coup’ in protest of Donald Trump’s flurry of executive actions and Elon Musk’s unprecedented access to federal government systems”

Great job by VCU Capital News Service/The Commonwealth Times reporter Andrew Kerley covering the rally earlier today at the Virginia state capitol, where “hundred of protesters [were] chanting ‘stop the coup’ in protest of Donald Trump’s flurry of executive actions and Elon Musk’s unprecedented access to federal government systems.” Also, check out Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington) talking about how he’s the “first Latino Democrat ever elected to the VA House of Delegates [and] I have 14 family members who are going to be deported if this president’s unconstitutional orders are allowed to move forward.” Del. Lopez also noted that Trump’s assault on federal workersis jeopardizing “jobs and livelihoods and homes…because of this president’s illegal acts.” Just appalling, and all the more reason to fight back, including peaceful public protest.

At Capitol Square in Richmond – hundred of protesters are chanting “stop the coup” in protest of Donald Trump’s flurry of executive actions and Elon Musk’s unprecedented access to federal government systems. pic.twitter.com/fHqHb0Dn6z

— Andrew Kerley (@AndrewKerley_) February 5, 2025

Del. Alfonso Lopez, D-Arlington, joined the crowd and urged them to vote for Democrats in November. pic.twitter.com/RjSZ2ryBaO

— Andrew Kerley (@AndrewKerley_) February 5, 2025