29.03.2026 06:40
Millions of people across the United States gathered for the "No Kings" protests to express their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies. More than 9 million people registered to participate in the protests, and the first response from the White House came amid demonstrations criticizing the war in Iran. In a statement, the protests were described as the product of "leftist funding networks" that lack genuine public support.
Last year, following the Trump opposition "No Kings" protests held in June and October, the third nationwide demonstrations took place this year, with millions filling the squares.
THERE IS WAR ON THEIR AGENDAS
From Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, and from New York to Chicago, participants in protests across various regions of the country, especially in major cities, brought attention to the attacks initiated by the U.S. in conjunction with Israel against Iran this year.
MORE THAN 9 MILLION PEOPLE REGISTERED
According to the NoKings website, more than 9 million people registered to participate in protests held in over 3,100 locations across 50 states in the U.S.
MINNESOTA AT THE CENTER OF THE PROTESTS
This year's protests were centered in Minnesota, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers killed two U.S. citizens during the protests. The rally in St. Paul was broadcast live via the NoKings website, and notable figures such as famous singer Bruce Springsteen, American actress Jane Fonda, and U.S. Congress member Ilhan Omar were highlighted in the protest program.
Demonstrators gathered in the morning in Washington D.C. and marched from the Memorial Bridge to the Washington Monument under the name "March to DC." Thousands of protesters criticized the Trump administration's attacks on Iran in conjunction with Israel, especially since February 28, with banners and slogans.
APOCALYPTIC CROWD IN NEW YORK
The protests in New York began in the afternoon with thousands gathering in Central Park and Columbus Circle. Demonstrators, holding banners reading "No Kings," "Stop the U.S.-Israel War in Iran," "Trump Must Go," "No Blockade on Cuba," and "If You're Not in the Epstein Files, Honk," later marched towards Times Square, chanting various slogans along 7th Avenue. Police took extensive security measures during the protests.
“OUR PRESIDENT MUST BE ACCOUNTABLE”
Isla Seaborn, one of the demonstrators, stated, "Right now, there is more monarchy than democracy in our country, and I am absolutely against that. I think this is contrary to our American ideals." Seaborn also commented on the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, saying, "I think our country and our President need to have much more international accountability for what they do abroad."
Bonnie Siegler, another protester, harshly criticized the attacks on Iran, stating, "This is ridiculous, this is outrageous, this is unconstitutional, this is unbelievable, this is inhumane, this is terrorism, this is horrible." A demonstrator who only gave the first name Orion remarked, "The war in Iran has been forcibly imposed on everyone around the world, and those profiting the most are in power. We are here to change that."
Heliene Zera, who noted that her father fought in the U.S. Army during World War II, stated that wars do not solve anything. Criticizing the Trump administration, Zera said, "I protest corruption, racism, and billionaires. But most importantly, I want my freedom back."
THE WHITE HOUSE VIEWS PROTESTS AS "A PRODUCT OF LEFTISTS"
The White House described the nationwide protests as a "product of leftist funding networks" that lack genuine public support. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated in a written statement, "These (protesters) are people interested in Trump madness therapy sessions, made up of journalists who get paid to cover them."
Outside the U.S., "No Kings" demonstrations were also held under various names in major cities of European countries such as France and the UK, as well as in Japan and Australia.
HELD FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST YEAR
Millions of people across the U.S. expressed their reactions to Trump's policies on the first "No Kings" day held on June 15, 2025, which was also the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump. The second "No Kings" protests, which argued that Trump was leading the country in a more "militaristic and autocratic" direction, were also held on October 18. Organizers stated that over 5 million people participated in the June protests and more than 7 million in the October protests.