The event was one in an ongoing series of protests against President Donald Trump, this one on the anniversary of civil rights icon John Lewis' death.

People stand with signs protesting outside City Hall for the “Good Trouble” protest in honor of John Lewis’ ideals and in support of them by the 50501 organization on July 17, 2025, in Cincinnati. People stand with signs protesting outside City Hall for the “Good Trouble” protest in honor of John Lewis’ ideals and in support of them by the 50501 organization on July 17,