Compilation: Coverage of "Hands Off" Protests in Virginia

A compilation of news articles and photo galleries from the April 5, 2025 "Hands Off" protests across Virginia.

For those who may have missed the numerous protests last Saturday around Virginia, I’ve compiled links to news and photo galleries from around the state.

News

|Richmond Metro|

Richmond Times-Dispatch: More than 1,000 people protest Trump in downtown Richmond

WTVR CBS 6: 'We are patriots:' Protesters criticize Trump and Musk at 'Hands Off!' rally in Richmond

The Collegian: Thousands gather in Richmond to tell Trump and Musk 'hands off!'

WRIC 8 News: Richmond protesters join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ rally against Trump, Elon Musk

WWBT 12: Thousands in Richmond march against Trump administration in ‘Hands Off’ rally

Petersburg Progress-Index: Richmond 'Hands Off' rally: What the protestors said in protest of Trump

RVA Magazine: Richmond Joins Nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ Protests Against Trump and DOGE

|Northern VA|

WTOP: ‘Hands Off!’ rallies across DC region bring thousands together against Trump, Musk

InsideNoVa: ‘Hands Off!’ protest in Manassas draws hundreds

Prince William Times: ‘Hands Off’ anti-Trump protest draws about 1,000 to Manassas

Patch: 'Hands Off' Protest in Manassas Denounces Trump Administration

Fauquier Times: ‘Hands Off’ anti-Trump protests draws hundreds in Northern Virginia

Washington Post: Mass protests across the U.S. signal opposition to Trump, Musk

NBC 4 Washington: Thousands rally in ‘Hands Off' protests against Trump

LoudounNow: Protestors Call for ‘Hands Off’ Democracy on Loudoun Courthouse Grounds

FFXNow: Kings Park West seniors join nationwide anti-Trump protests

|Central VA|

The News-Virginian: Protesters in Staunton tell Musk, 'Hands Off!' federal workforce, Social Security

WVIR 29 News: Thousands turn out for Charlottesville protest

WSET ABC 13: Lynchburg joins nationwide 'Hands Off!' protest against Trump administration

CBS 19 News: Thousands attend nationwide 'hands-off' rally against Trump, Musk

Cville Right Now: Thousands Protest President Trump Policies in “Hands Off Cville” as Part of Nationwide Effort

|Hampton Roads|

The Virginian-Pilot: Thousands in Hampton Roads protest Trump, Musk as part of nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ rallies

WTKR News 3: Protests across nation, including Norfolk, oppose Trump administration's actions

WAVY News 10: Protesters rally against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' event in Norfolk

WVEC 13 News: ‘Hands Off’ rally in Hampton joins nationwide push against Trump policies

|Valley / SWVA|

The Roanoke Times: Anti-Trump rallies draw large crowds in Christiansburg, Roanoke and elsewhere

WDBJ 7: Hundreds flood Elmwood Park in nationwide “Hands Off” protest

WCYB News 5: Southwest Virginia rallies against Trump-Musk agenda with 500+ joining 50501 movement

WHSV 3: Protesters gather in Court Square for ‘Hands Off’ rally

WJHL 11: ‘Hands Off!’ rallies held around the region

Harrisonburg Citizen: Hundreds in Harrisonburg vent their anger at Trump and Washington

Augusta Free Press: Update: Staunton Police did nothing to the driver who threatened protest rally

The Breeze: JMU, Harrisonburg community members join national ‘Hands Off!’ protest

Photo Galleries

Fredericksburg Free Press: GALLERY: Hands Off protest in downtown Fredericksburg

Staunton News Leader: Hands Off rally at Augusta County Courthouse in Staunton: PHOTOS

VPM: Gallery: Hands Off! Richmond protest

The Virginian-Pilot: Photos: Thousands turn out for Hands Off protests

WTVR 6 News: PHOTOS: Protesters criticize Trump and Musk at ‘Hands Off!' rally in Richmond

Blue Virginia: Photos, Video of Virginia (and DC) “Hands Off” Rallies

Petersburg Progress-Index: Thousands march in Richmond to protest Trump, joining 'Hands Off' rallies nationwide

RVA Magazine: Richmond Joins Nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ Protests Against Trump and DOGE

This compilation is cross-posted from Activate Virginia. Please add additional links in the comments.