More than 2,600 “No Kings” protests are being held this Saturday across all 50 U.S. states, as thousands of Americans rally against President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, education, and national security. Organizers say these actions are meant to warn the country against “slipping toward autocracy.”
These widespread marches come just months after similar protests in June and show rising frustration against the government’s fast-moving conservative agenda. The Trump administration, in its 10 months in office, has increased immigration crackdowns, reduced the federal workforce, and cut funding to elite universities, particularly over campus protests related to the Gaza war, diversity programs, and transgender rights.
In several major cities, the National Guard has been deployed by Trump to support immigration officers and maintain law and order. Critics see this as intimidation, while supporters argue it is necessary to stop crime.
“There is nothing more American than saying, ‘We don’t have kings,’” said Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, the main organizer behind the No Kings movement.
Trump has largely stayed silent about the protests but told Fox Business: “They’re calling me a king I’m not a king.”
Over 300 grassroots groups helped organize the marches. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has trained thousands of volunteer marshals in legal rights and peaceful de-escalation techniques. Social media has been flooded with #NoKings messages to boost turnout.
Prominent political figures including Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Hillary Clinton, along with several celebrities, have voiced support for the movement.
Republican Response
Republicans strongly condemned the protests. House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled the event a “hate America rally,” claiming Democrats are encouraging disrespect for the country. Some GOP members also argued that such protests fuel political violence especially after the recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of Trump.
Expert Perspective
Dana Fisher, a political activism expert at American University, said Saturday could see over 3 million participants, potentially making it the largest protest in modern U.S. history. She said the rallies may not change government policies immediately, but they could inspire leaders who oppose Trump to take stronger action.
