Large protests against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies that have previously drawn crowds into the millions. Organisers say they are protesting against policies imposed by US President Donald Trump, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, and the rising cost of living.
Trump wants to rule over us as a tyrant. But this is America, and power belongs to the people - not to wannabe kings or their billionaire cronies, organizers said.
Trump allies have previously denounced the No Kings protests as the hate America rally and accused participants of being linked to the far-left Antifa movement.
Demonstrations are occurring throughout the day on Saturday in nearly every major US city, including New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Rallies have started in Washington, with crowds marching into the nation's capital from Arlington, Virginia, where protesters have gathered around the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall. Participants are holding effigies of Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials, calling for their ousting and arrest.
In response to the expected turnout, several states have mobilized the National Guard, though organizers assert that the events are peaceful.
The previous No Kings rally in October attracted nearly seven million participants nationwide, highlighting the sustained opposition to the Trump administration amid ongoing concerns about its policies and actions, including increased presidential powers through executive orders.
American expats abroad are also joining the cause, with gatherings reported in Paris, London, and Lisbon, where demonstrators accuse the president of being fascist and call for impeachment.
Overall, as protests span across the US and beyond, citizens continue to express their commitment to democracy and active resistance against policies they find unjust.
Trump wants to rule over us as a tyrant. But this is America, and power belongs to the people - not to wannabe kings or their billionaire cronies, organizers said.
Trump allies have previously denounced the No Kings protests as the hate America rally and accused participants of being linked to the far-left Antifa movement.
Demonstrations are occurring throughout the day on Saturday in nearly every major US city, including New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Rallies have started in Washington, with crowds marching into the nation's capital from Arlington, Virginia, where protesters have gathered around the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall. Participants are holding effigies of Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials, calling for their ousting and arrest.
In response to the expected turnout, several states have mobilized the National Guard, though organizers assert that the events are peaceful.
The previous No Kings rally in October attracted nearly seven million participants nationwide, highlighting the sustained opposition to the Trump administration amid ongoing concerns about its policies and actions, including increased presidential powers through executive orders.
American expats abroad are also joining the cause, with gatherings reported in Paris, London, and Lisbon, where demonstrators accuse the president of being fascist and call for impeachment.
Overall, as protests span across the US and beyond, citizens continue to express their commitment to democracy and active resistance against policies they find unjust.
