Millions Join “No Kings” Rallies Across the U.S. and Beyond: Anger Boils Over Against Trump Administration, Protesters Decry Threats to Democracy
A massive wave of public anger swept across the United States on Saturday as millions of Americans poured into the streets to protest what they described as the growing authoritarianism and anti-democratic actions of President Donald Trump’s administration.
From Los Angeles to New York, and across major cities like Chicago, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Austin, seas of protesters flooded public spaces carrying banners, chanting slogans, and demanding an end to what they called an assault on constitutional freedoms and America’s democratic soul.
The movement, branded as “No Kings”, became one of the largest nationwide protests in recent years. Organizers said more than 7 million people participated in over 2,700 demonstrations across the country — a staggering two million more than the previous rallies held in June.
Solidarity marches were also reported in London, Toronto, and Berlin, underscoring the global concern over America’s shifting political identity under Trump.
Rallies Fueled by Outrage and Fear for the Constitution
The protests were a striking display of unity across generations and communities — young students, veterans, teachers, healthcare workers, and even former government officials took part.
They carried homemade placards declaring “We Want All of the Government to Work,” “Democracy, Not Dictatorship,” and “Make America Good Again.”
Music, speeches, and street art punctuated the rallies, as demonstrators voiced their fury over the administration’s handling of science, immigration, and public institutions.
The protests, many said, were about more than politics — they were about preserving the First Amendment and reclaiming the values that define America.
In Washington, D.C., the protests reached a fever pitch as towering crowds gathered near the Capitol. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut rallied the masses, urging them to resist complacency and defend democratic ideals.
Renowned science educator Bill Nye, beloved for his role as “The Science Guy,” delivered one of the day’s most impassioned speeches, blasting Trump and his Cabinet for “rejecting basic scientific truths” and “undermining national progress.
”They do not promote science — they suppress it, to the detriment of our health, well-being, and international competitiveness,” Nye said. “It is a formula for failure.”
From Fired Workers to Families: Americans Speak Out
Among those marching in D.C. was Amanda Nataro, 41, a former worker at the U.S. Agency for International Development who was dismissed after budget cuts.
She voiced the disillusionment felt by millions of Americans struggling under administrative gridlock and deep political division. People say 50% of the country voted for this,” Nataro told NBC News.
“But no one voted for a shutdown government or the dismantling of essential services. We didn’t choose chaos.”
In Santa Monica, California, former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff shared a photo of himself with his son, Cole, joining demonstrators and expressing solidarity with the movement.
Political Leaders Join in Nationwide Defiance
In Chicago, where tensions have recently risen between residents and federal immigration authorities, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered a fiery speech condemning Trump and senior aide Stephen Miller for policies targeting marginalized groups.
They are coming for the immigrants, for Black and brown people, for LGBTQ citizens, and for political opponents,” Pritzker said, his voice echoing over Grant Park.
“History will judge us by what we do now. When human rights are under attack, silence is complicity.”
At Boston Common, Senator Elizabeth Warren electrified thousands of protesters, calling the rallies an act of pure patriotism. Standing up to a wannabe dictator — that is patriotism,” she declared.
“Peacefully protesting to protect our democracy — that is patriotism!”
A Peaceful Uprising, but a Powerful Message
Though largely peaceful, the protests carried an unmistakable undercurrent of urgency.
Authorities in several states, including Texas, had National Guard units on alert amid concerns about unrest — but the rallies remained nonviolent, filled instead with chants, music, and speeches calling for a restoration of truth, transparency, and decency in government.
Saturday’s demonstrations were more than just a protest; they were a nationwide outpouring of frustration, signaling how deeply Americans — across race, class, and ideology — feel that their democracy is at risk.
As the “No Kings” chants reverberated through the nation’s streets, one message rang clear: America will not be ruled — it will be governed, by and for its people.
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