No Kings Protests Volume III: Millions Take to the Streets Against Trump and Reject War with Iran
A wave of mass protests under the banner of ‘No Kings’ is set to shake the United States on Saturday (28/3) local time. Millions of citizens are expected to flood the streets in various major cities to voice their anger towards President Donald Trump, whom they accuse of running an authoritarian government and bypassing the law.
This action marks the third national demonstration in less than a year since Trump began his second term in January 2025. In addition to criticising domestic policies, the protesters are now carrying a new agenda: strong rejection of the war in Iran launched by Trump together with Israel, which is deemed to have unclear objectives and timelines.
Naveed Shah from Common Defense, a veterans’ association involved in the No Kings movement, stated that the situation has worsened since their last action. “This administration has dragged us deeper into the abyss of war. Domestically, we are witnessing families torn apart and immigrant communities targeted. All of this is done in the name of one man who is trying to rule like a king,” Shah emphasised.
The No Kings movement previously recorded major success by mobilising millions of people in June last year, followed by around seven million demonstrators in October. This time, organisers are targeting an even larger number, given Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 40% ahead of the midterm elections in November.
Organisers of the No Kings movement have confirmed that more than 3,000 protest sites have been planned across the US, marking a significant increase compared to previous actions.
Not only in the US, solidarity actions are also scheduled to take place in various world capitals such as London, Paris, Vienna, and Madrid. These demonstrations serve as a strong signal to the Republican Party that their control of parliament is at risk of collapsing due to growing public dissatisfaction.
Wakil Ketua Fraksi PKS DPR RI, Sukamta, emphasised that Indonesia needs to take an appropriate and measured position in responding to the mediation between Iran and the US, in line with its free and active foreign policy.