Summary
Large protests took place across the United States on Saturday as people rallied against President Trump and his administration. The events, called "No Kings" protests, happened in all 50 states and some cities overseas. The protests are a response to the ongoing government shutdown and military actions against Democratic-led cities.
Key Facts
- Protests called "No Kings" were held in all 50 U.S. states and some international cities.
- More than 2,700 events were planned with participation from groups like the American Civil Liberties Union and MoveOn.
- These protests took place as the government shutdown entered its third week.
- President Trump's military actions against cities led by Democrats are a key issue for protesters.
- Republican lawmakers criticized the protests, calling them "a hate America rally."
- Harvard Kennedy School reported that protests in 2025 are wider spread than in Trump's previous term.
- Protesters rallied in major cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
- Millions were expected to join the protests nationally.