No Kings Protests Across the U.S. Rally Against Trump

Massive demonstrations against the Trump administration have occurred in multiple U.S. cities, representing the third round of No Kings rallies. These events have historically attracted millions of participants. Organizers are focusing on Trump’s policies, such as the conflict in Iran, federal immigration practices, and the increasing cost of living.

“Trump seeks to govern us like a tyrant. Yet this is America, where power resides with the people—not with aspiring monarchs or their wealthy allies,” stated the protest leaders.

A White House representative characterized the gatherings as “Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions,” suggesting that only reporters, motivated by their job, are paying attention. On Saturday, protests unfolded in nearly every major city, including New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.

In Washington, D.C., crowds filled the downtown streets, passing by the Lincoln Memorial and gathering on the National Mall. Protesters carried effigies of Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials, demanding their removal from office. A notable event in Minnesota highlighted the protests’ cause, as two citizens were killed by federal immigration agents in January, prompting nationwide outrage.

Thousands in New York City’s Times Square swarmed the area, leading to the temporary closure of busy streets. The NYPD reported over 100,000 attendees across all five boroughs in October. However, the demonstrations saw some disruptions. In Los Angeles, two individuals were arrested for attacking federal law enforcement, per DHS records. Officers were struck with cement blocks during a confrontation with around 1,000 protesters surrounding the Roybal Federal Building.

Elsewhere, minor clashes occurred in Dallas when counterprotesters blocked streets, interrupting the march. The last No Kings rally in October drew nearly seven million participants. Despite Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, where he has broadened presidential authority through executive orders, the protests remain peaceful. Some states deployed the National Guard, but organizers insist the events are nonviolent.

Trump has also directed his top law enforcement officials to target political opponents. He claims these actions are essential for revitalizing a nation in turmoil and dismisses accusations of authoritarianism as exaggerated. “They’re calling me a king. I’m not a king,” he remarked during a Fox News interview in October.

Critics argue that some of Trump’s measures may breach constitutional limits, posing a risk to democratic principles. Protests span both urban centers and smaller towns, with rallies in Boston, Massachusetts; Nashville, Tennessee; and Houston, Texas. Similar gatherings are anticipated in other major cities throughout the day.