No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump

Massive protests against the Trump administration are currently underway in various cities across the United States, representing the third wave of No Kings rallies, which have previously attracted millions of participants.

Organizers express that these protests are a reaction to policies enacted by President Donald Trump, specifically addressing issues such as the ongoing war in Iran, stringent federal immigration measures, and escalating living costs.

"Trump aims to govern as a tyrant over us. However, this is America, where power should be in the hands of the people, rather than in the grasp of self-proclaimed kings and their billionaire associates," stated the organizers.

In response, a White House representative referred to the protests as "Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions," asserting that the only individuals interested in these events are reporters assigned to cover them.

On Saturday, demonstrators gathered across nearly every major US city, with significant events in New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. In Washington DC, the streets were filled as a multitude of individuals marched through the nation’s capital. Protesters congregated on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and densely populated the National Mall.

Consistent with past No Kings rallies, participants displayed effigies of Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other administration officials, demanding their removal and accountability.

One prominent No Kings protest occurred in Minnesota, where two American citizens—Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti—lost their lives due to actions taken by federal immigration agents in January. Their deaths incited widespread outrage and mobilized protests across the country against the administration's immigration policies.

On this Saturday, thousands filled the streets wielding signs, and numerous notable Democrats addressed the crowd from a stage outside the State Capitol in St Paul. Music legend Bruce Springsteen performed his song "Streets of Minneapolis," which critiques immigration enforcement.

In New York City, Times Square became a focal point as thousands marched through Manhattan's Midtown area. Law enforcement had to close off busy streets to accommodate the gathering. In October, the New York Police Department reported attendance exceeding 100,000 across all five boroughs.

The protests were not without their challenges. In Los Angeles, two individuals were arrested for assaulting federal law enforcement, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Additionally, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed "multiple arrests" occurred after demonstrators refused to comply with dispersal orders near a federal prison. Federal authorities employed "non-lethal measures" to manage the crowd after issuing warnings against escalating actions such as attempting to breach a gated area or throwing objects.

Reports from Reuters indicated that similar arrests occurred in Dallas, where minor altercations broke out as counterprotesters obstructed streets and disrupted the No Kings march.

The prior No Kings rally, held in October, attracted nearly seven million participants nationwide. In anticipation of possible unrest, several states deployed the National Guard, although organizers emphasized the peaceful nature of the events.

Since his return to the White House in January 2025, President Trump has sought to broaden presidential authority, utilizing executive orders to dismantle elements of the federal government and dispatch National Guard troops to various cities despite pushback from state governors.

Trump asserts that these measures are essential for reviving a nation in turmoil, dismissing allegations of dictatorial behavior as exaggerated. "They call me a king. I'm not a king," he stated in an interview with Fox News.

However, critics caution that some actions taken by his administration may infringe upon constitutional rights and pose a risk to American democracy.

Demonstrations have emerged not only in large urban centers but also in smaller communities. No Kings rallies are set to initiate in Boston, Massachusetts; Nashville, Tennessee; and Houston, Texas, with expectations for continued large-scale protests throughout the day.

Internationally, American expatriates are also organizing protests. Crowds have begun to assemble in Paris, London, and Lisbon, where many hold placards labeling the president a "fascist" and a "war criminal," while simultaneously advocating for his impeachment and removal from office.