Millions join “No Kings” protests across the US against Trump administration

• Nearly 7 million people joined “No Kings” protests across all 50 US states, opposing President Donald Trump’s administration.
• Demonstrations were largely peaceful, with no major incidents or arrests reported nationwide.

Millions of Americans took to the streets Saturday in a massive wave of “No Kings” demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s administration. Organizers estimated nearly seven million people joined more than 2,700 events across all 50 states, making it one of the largest nationwide protests in US history.

The rallies, which remained largely peaceful according to police, called out what protesters described as Trump’s “authoritarian” agenda. Key grievances included immigration raids, cuts to health programs, and troop deployments in US cities amid a prolonged government shutdown.

A nationwide show of defiance

In Los Angeles, colorful costumes, music, and inflatable figures turned the event into what many described as a “block party,” countering Trump’s portrayal of protests as violent. Mayor Karen Bass said all demonstrations in the city were peaceful.

In Washington, DC, furloughed federal workers joined the protests, saying they were losing jobs and sleep during the shutdown. “Our democracy is at risk,” said one participant.

New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Minneapolis also saw major turnouts. In Atlanta, organizers framed the rally as a continuation of the city’s civil rights legacy, a peaceful but urgent call to “protect democracy and reject hate.”

Smaller towns joined in too, from Charlottesville, Virginia, to Swansea, Massachusetts, as protesters dressed in unicorn, frog, and dinosaur costumes waved American flags and signs reading, “We protest because we love America.”

Authorities nationwide reported no major incidents or arrests. Organizers said the day sent a clear message: “Americans will not bow to authoritarian rule.”