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Thousands in Hampton Roads protest Trump, Musk as part of nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ rallies
Angered by federal policies, layoffs, buyouts and sweeping cuts, thousands of Hampton Roads residents protested the reaching actions of the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
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![Christy McGurgan of Virginia Beach at Town Point Park in Norfolk Saturday morning, April 5,2025 to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. The protest called "Hands Off" is in conjunction with demonstrations being held Saturday in all 50 states opposing the policies of President Donald Trump and his allies. Bill Tiernan/ For The Virginian-Pilot]( "Town Point Park protest in Norfolk.")
Photos: Thousands turn out for Hands Off protests
Thousands of people from across Hampton Roads attended protests from Williamsburg to Norfolk against Donald Trump, Elon Musk and tariffs on April 5, 2025. -
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![Ocean Lakes midfielder Sydney Hunn (8) controls the ball as she runs from the defense of Western Branch defender Brinley Miller (10). Ocean Lakes faced Western Branch at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 1, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "HSSOC WB at OL")
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![Norfolk Tides infielder Gunnar Henderson (30) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run during the eighth inning against the Durham Bulls at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., March 30, 2025. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Norfolk Tides")
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![Max Ketcherside holds his daughter, Della Ketcherside, 2, on his shoulders for a stroll under the cherry trees at Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 29, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Cherry Blossom Festival 2025")
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![The Norfolk Tides faced the Durham Bulls on opening day at Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 28, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Tides Opening Day 2025")
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![Nina Murthy of Princess Anne controls the ball against Taleah James of Warhill during the first half at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Va., March 25, 2025. Princess Anne won 3-0. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Girls High School Soccer")
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