Millions Join Third 'No Kings' Protest in the US to Oppose Trump Administration
Istanbul (ANTARA) - Millions of people are estimated to have taken to the streets across the United States on Saturday in the third national ‘No Kings’ action, to voice opposition to the Trump administration.
The protests were held in all 50 US states as well as 16 other countries, marking one of the most coordinated protest actions in the nation’s history.
Organisers of the action, which included the anti-authoritarian organisation Indivisible and 50501, as well as trade unions and other grassroots groups, reported more than 3,000 demonstration events taking place across the US.
According to local media reports, the previous ‘No Kings’ protests in October 2025 were joined by 7 million demonstrators across the US.
The demonstrations took place amid a plunge in public approval ratings for Trump, with even some of his hardline supporters expressing frustration.
Critics of Trump highlighted in this round of protests included the conflict with Iran that killed 13 US personnel, rising prices of goods and oil, import tariffs impacting everyday items, and long queues at airport security checks due to a budget impasse.
According to the Washington Post, thousands gathered in front of the Minnesota state Capitol for the main ‘No Kings’ protest action, which was described by Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin as ‘the largest protest in Minnesota’s history’.
Meanwhile, in Washington DC, dozens of Palestinian mothers held a protest in front of the Lincoln Memorial by waving a giant Palestinian flag, according to The Guardian.
‘Most Americans don’t know that our tax money is being used to subsidise acts of violence,’ said one protester, Hazami Barmada (43), as reported by The Guardian.
‘This is happening while many Americans can’t afford housing, milk, school, or healthcare services. Prices are rising while we are fighting in Israel’s wars,’ Barmada said.
Meanwhile, CNN reported counter-protests at several locations, such as in West Palm Beach, Florida, where around 50 Trump supporters wearing ‘Proud Boys’ caps confronted ‘No Kings’ protesters.
The ‘No Kings’ coalition emphasised that their protest actions were non-violent, with all forms of weapons prohibited and action leaders trained in conflict de-escalation.
As for the first ‘No Kings’ protest in June 2025, one protester was killed and another injured by a 50501 volunteer who fired his weapon after seeing someone carrying a firearm at a protest in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Source: Anadolu