Protest activity is expected to surge across the United States on July 4 as the Women’s March leads a national campaign to “Free America” from what organizers describe as the influence of President Donald Trump and his billionaire allies.
The movement has scheduled over 150 demonstrations in cities and towns across nearly every state, including events in Washington, D.C., New York, Florida, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
According to a statement on the organization’s website, the protests are framed as a counter-narrative to traditional Independence Day celebrations, emphasizing a need to reclaim American ideals from what they characterize as systemic economic manipulation by elites.
“They want us scared, divided, and alone,” the statement reads. “But that’s exactly what we have to fight against. This Fourth of July, we will be in the streets with songs of freedom and joy.”
The stated aim of the campaign is to redirect public investment away from corporate and billionaire tax benefits and toward addressing poverty, housing instability, and healthcare access. “Everyone should be able to afford food, rent, health care, and a decent life,” organizers said. Demonstrators plan to use the holiday to elevate those demands with public visibility and coordinated action.
The July 4 effort follows a series of demonstrations from similar activist networks. On June 14—Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday—the “No Kings” coalition staged coordinated events across the country.
The 50501 movement has also gained traction with protests on Presidents Day and again in April, drawing attention to the administration’s approach to immigration enforcement, economic policy, and social spending reductions.
Many of the current protest efforts are tied to opposition against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, legislation backed by the Republican-led House and President Trump. The bill includes permanent tax cuts and significant reductions to programs such as Medicaid and food assistance. Activists say it disproportionately benefits corporations while placing vulnerable communities at risk.
Trump, responding to criticism of his leadership style, dismissed accusations of authoritarianism in recent remarks to the press. “We’re not a king at all,” he said, pointing to legislative negotiations with Congress as proof that his agenda is subject to democratic processes.