Most of the polling numbers show Trump fairing better during his second term than at the same point in his first.

Hundreds of protesters showed up at the Ohio Statehouse to rally against Donald Trump’s presidency and policies on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.

The grassroots effort has been organized across social media sites using hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, calling on Americans to "fight fascism."

Donna Ackerman believes the country is at an inflection point. “Our government’s standing on the precipice of a huge change,” she said. “And we really got to make sure it doesn’t go the wrong way.” Ackerman was one of hundreds of people protesting against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump’s agenda Wednesday in Concord.

Ben Lynch, an attorney in Des Moines, said at the protest that marginalized Iowans need to stick together over the next four years of Trump's presidency. "The rule of law is abandoned right now so we need to use our voices and all stand together because marches and rallies like this is what gets people together,