Millions are expected to gather across the country and around the world on Saturday for a third round of “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump. Organizers predict that it will be the “single largest non-violent day of action” in American history.
Nationwide Demonstrations Planned
More than 3,200 “No Kings” marches are planned across all 50 states and several continents. These protests come as President Trump faces scrutiny regarding the war with Iran, rising gas prices, and his administration’s handling of mass deportations.
Sarah Parker, a national coordinator for the group 50501, stated on Thursday that since the last “No Kings” protests, “we’re seeing higher gas prices and groceries, all while there’s an illegal war in Iran.” She added, “We’ve likewise seen our neighbors executed, American citizens executed, and our children carrying the burden of owning their own power and walking out of school in defiance.”
Growing Disapproval
A national NBC News poll from earlier this month found that majorities of registered voters in the U.S. Disapprove of the president’s handling of immigration, Iran, and inflation and the cost of living.
Saturday’s demonstration was planned following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Quality in January in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents. These agents were deployed to carry out mass deportations and faced scrutiny over their brutal tactics toward immigrants and protesters.
Broad Coalition Behind the Movement
Organizers, representing groups including Indivisible, Public Citizen, MoveOn, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the National Action Network, anticipate this third “No Kings” day of protest will be larger than the previous two. More than 7 million people participated in October’s day of action.
Leaders of the movement reported on Thursday that over 50% of official protest events registered on their website for Saturday are located in Republican-leaning or battleground states and areas. Lisa Gilbert, the co-president of Public Citizen, stated, “This is not a partisan issue. It’s actually the most patriotic thing you can do.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the initial “No Kings” protests?
The first No Kings day of protest in June 2025 was organized amid President Trump’s decision to hold a military parade in Washington on his birthday.
What are the key issues driving these protests?
The protests are focused on President Trump’s handling of the war with Iran, rising gas prices, and his administration’s mass deportation agenda.
What is the White House’s response to the protests?
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated, “The only people who care about these Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions are the reporters who are paid to cover them.”
As these protests unfold, it remains to be seen how the administration will respond and whether the demonstrations will influence the upcoming midterm elections.
