Late-night Host Jimmy Kimmel Joins 'No Kings' Protest with Family

Kimmel holds 'Enough Already' sign, criticizes Trump's authoritarian tendencies

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:05pm

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Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel attended a 'No Kings' protest in Torrance, California over the weekend, bringing his children and father. Kimmel posted a photo on Instagram holding a sign that said 'Enough Already' and featured an image of President Donald Trump wearing a crown. Kimmel has been an outspoken critic of Trump and has previously defended the 'No Kings' movement, which opposes the president's perceived authoritarian tendencies.

Why it matters

Kimmel's participation in the 'No Kings' protest, which has seen growing turnout across the country since Trump's second term, highlights the ongoing political divisions in the U.S. and the role that celebrities and public figures play in amplifying anti-Trump sentiment. The protest movement reflects broader concerns about the erosion of democratic norms under the current administration.

The details

In his Instagram post, Kimmel was photographed alongside his two children, who also held protest signs, and his father, who carried a sign that read 'Deport ICE' while wearing a Barack Obama hat. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., also posted a picture of Kimmel at the rally. During a monologue in October 2025, Kimmel defended the 'No Kings' protests, saying the cause reflects the values of the American Revolution and accused Republican critics of the protests of double standards.

  • Kimmel attended the 'No Kings' protest on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • Kimmel previously attended a 'No Kings' protest in June 2025.
  • Kimmel made comments defending the 'No Kings' protests during a monologue in October 2025.

The players

Jimmy Kimmel

A late-night talk show host who has been an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump and has participated in multiple protests against the president's perceived authoritarian tendencies.

Sen. Chris Murphy

A Democratic senator from Connecticut who posted a picture of Kimmel at the 'No Kings' protest on social media.

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What they’re saying

“Great turnout at #NoKings”

— Jimmy Kimmel, Late-night host

“Look who I ran into at the No Kings rally in Torrance, California.”

— Sen. Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator

“There is nothing more American than a political protest. The American Revolution was a 'No Kings' protest.”

— Jimmy Kimmel, Late-night host

What’s next

The 'No Kings' movement is expected to continue organizing protests and rallies across the country as President Trump's second term progresses, with Kimmel and other high-profile figures potentially participating in future events.

The takeaway

Kimmel's involvement in the 'No Kings' protest highlights the ongoing political polarization in the U.S. and the role that celebrities play in amplifying anti-Trump sentiment. The protest movement reflects broader concerns about the erosion of democratic norms under the current administration, and its continued growth could shape the political landscape in the coming years.