Demonstrators gather in front of San Francisco City Hall during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in San Francisco, California, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Protesters - many with children and pets in tow - took to the streets en masse for "No Kings" rallies across the United States on Saturday, denouncing what they view as authoritarian tendencies and unbridled corruption of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Over 2,600 rallies have been planned in major cities, small towns and suburbs, challenging a Trump-led agenda that has reshaped the government and upended democratic norms with unprecedented speed since he took office in January.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Protesters begin to face off with police outside the Metropolitan Detention Center as part of the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Organizers expect millions to participate in cities and towns across the nation for the second "No Kings" protest to denounce the Trump administration. Caylo Seals/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Caylo Seals / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
A protester dressed in a Handmaid's Tale costume walks by protesters dressed as sharks during a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Protesters march from America the Beautiful Park to downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during the nationwide "No Kings" protest. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)
Protesters gather outside the Wyoming State Capitol during the No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyo. (Milo Gladstein/The Wyoming Tribune Eagle via AP)
A protester holds an "No Kings" during the nationwide "No Kings" protest at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)
People march down Congress Avenue during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Austin, Texas, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nuri Vallbona
Texas State Troopers keep an eye on the Capitol grounds during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Austin, Texas, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nuri Vallbona
Emery Roe, of Oakland, waves American flags and sign as he gathers with other demonstrators at Wilma Chan Park before they march, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Oakland, Calif., during the second nationwide "No Kings" protest in opposition against the Trump administration. ((Lea Suzuki/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Ezzell Floranina, dressed as a clown version of President Donald Trump, dances in the middle of Main Street during the "No Kings" protest near Pulaski Park in Northampton, Mass., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Daniel Jacobi II/The Daily Hampshire Gazette via AP)
Protesters march through downtown San Francisco as part of the nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)
Protesters rally during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Kansas City, Missouri on October 18, 2025. From New York to San Francisco, millions of Americans are expected to hit the streets to voice their anger over President Donald Trump's policies at nationwide "No Kings" protests. (Photo by Austin Casey Johnson / AFP)
Protesters rally during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Kansas City, Missouri on October 18, 2025. From New York to San Francisco, millions of Americans are expected to hit the streets to voice their anger over President Donald Trump's policies at nationwide "No Kings" protests. (Photo by Austin Casey Johnson / AFP)
From left, Dabney Standley of Sausalito, Harrison Miller of Marin, and Marguerite Buttrick of Oakland assemble for the "No Kings" protest at Wilma Chan Park before their march to Lake Merritt in Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Protesters rally during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Kansas City, Missouri on October 18, 2025. From New York to San Francisco, millions of Americans are expected to hit the streets to voice their anger over President Donald Trump's policies at nationwide "No Kings" protests. (Photo by Austin Casey Johnson / AFP)
Attendees listen to different speakers during the "No Kings" protest at Pulaski Park in Northampton, Mass., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Daniel Jacobi II/The Daily Hampshire Gazette via AP)
A band plays during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Austin, Texas, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nuri Vallbona
People march down Congress Avenue during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Austin, Texas, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nuri Vallbona
U.S Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-Calif, delivers remarks, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Oakland, Calif., during the second nationwide "No Kings" protest in opposition against the Trump administration. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Veteran Sharon Busby from Manitou Springs, Colo., attends the nationwide "No Kings" protest at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)
People march under the monorail tracks by the Space Needle as they take part in a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
A child carrying an American flag walks by the International Fountain at Seattle Center as people gather to take part in a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
People take part in a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
People march under the monorail tracks by the Space Needle as they take part in a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
People march during a "No Kings" protest in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
EDS NOTE: OBSCENITY - Thousands of people gather to listen to speakers during a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Protesters rally during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Kansas City, Missouri on October 18, 2025. From New York to San Francisco, millions of Americans are expected to hit the streets to voice their anger over President Donald Trump's policies at nationwide "No Kings" protests. (Photo by Austin Casey Johnson / AFP)
A demonstrator holds a U.S. flag as he walks in front of San Francisco City Hall, as people gather during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in San Francisco, California, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Protesters gather at the Civic Center in San Francisco, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during the second nationwide "No Kings" protest in opposition against the Trump administration. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
A protester wearing an inflatable frog costume and waving an American flag takes part in a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Protesters march during the "No Kings" rally at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble
Demonstrators protest the Trump administration during the "No Kings" national rally in Denver, Colorado on October 18, 2025. From New York to San Francisco, millions of Americans are expected to hit the streets to voice their anger over President Donald Trump's policies at nationwide "No Kings" protests. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP)
Demonstrators hold signs in front of Trump International Hotel and Tower, as they gather for a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Vondruska
