More than 2,600 rallies took place across the United States on Saturday as protesters filled streets from New York to Washington. Demonstrators gathered to denounce President Donald Trump’s leadership during the nationwide “No Kings” movement.
Crowds packed Times Square, Boston Commons, Chicago’s Grant Park, and hundreds of smaller towns. By midday, thousands were already marching in New York and Washington. Protesters chanted “Trump must go now” and waved banners condemning his immigration policies and executive overreach.
Signs carried messages like “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” and “Resist Fascism.” Some rallies resembled festivals with marching bands, a giant Constitution banner for signatures, and frog-costumed demonstrators from Portland, Oregon.
This marks the third nationwide protest since Trump’s return to the White House, coming amid a government shutdown that has closed programs and strained federal authority. Organizers accused Trump of testing constitutional limits and steering the country toward authoritarianism.
Republicans Dismiss Protests as “Hate America” Rallies
The Republican Party branded the demonstrations as “Hate America” rallies, criticizing the message of resistance. Meanwhile, Trump remained at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, preparing for a $1 million-per-plate MAGA fundraiser.
“They say they call me a king. I’m not a king,” Trump told Fox News before departing for the event.
Despite his dismissal, organizers said the protests united diverse groups opposed to his administration’s actions. Earlier mobilizations targeted Elon Musk’s cuts and Trump’s June military parade, but this one drew broader participation.
Prominent Democrats like Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Bernie Sanders joined rallies, calling them a symbol of patriotic defiance.
“No authoritarian regime fears anything more than people-powered patriotism,” said Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, one of the key organizing groups.
Global Demonstrations Show Solidarity with US Protesters
Across Europe, hundreds joined solidarity rallies in cities such as Madrid, Helsinki, and Berlin, organized mainly by US citizens living abroad. The events coincided with the American protests and echoed their calls for democracy and accountability.
In Madrid, participants carried banners reading “No Kings,” “No Oligarchs, No Fascism,” and “No Kings — Except Bad Bunny.” Others displayed humor and outrage with slogans like “Trump stop humping Putin’s leg like a dog!”
In Helsinki, one protester explained the growing unease about America’s global image.
“Many Europeans won’t visit the US now,” the demonstrator said. “They fear what could happen under this administration.”
Organizers said these protests symbolized international rejection of Trump’s policies and reinforced a message shared across borders — that freedom and democratic values remain worth defending against authoritarian rule.
