Massive 'No Kings' Protests Sweep Across U.S. Against Trump

Organizers predict Saturday's events will be the largest collective protest in U.S. history.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:53pm

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Demonstrators are gathering in thousands of locations across the United States for the third series of 'No Kings' protests against the Trump administration's policies. Organizers are predicting that the day's events will be the biggest collective protest in U.S. history, with more than 3,000 local events planned and dozens of events outside the U.S. as well. The flagship Minneapolis rally will feature performances by Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, and a speech by Senator Bernie Sanders.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' protests reflect growing public opposition to what protesters view as the Trump administration's overreach of presidential power and authoritarian tendencies. The scale of these demonstrations highlights the depth of discontent with the current administration among liberal and progressive Americans.

The details

The 'No Kings' protests are a coalition of liberal and progressive groups who believe Trump has acted more like a monarch than an elected representative. The protests emphasize nonviolent action, with organizers explicitly stating that weapons should not be brought to events. Protests are planned in all 50 states and at least 10 European countries, with the flagship event taking place in Minnesota's Twin Cities.

  • The first 'No Kings' protest was held on June 14, 2025, the same day as the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, D.C. and Trump's 79th birthday.
  • The second 'No Kings' protest was held in October 2025 and may have been even bigger than the first.

The players

Ezra Levin

Co-executive director of the advocacy group Indivisible.

Bruce Springsteen

Musician who will perform his protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' at the flagship Minnesota rally.

Joan Baez

Singer who is listed as a speaker for the flagship Minnesota demonstration.

Bernie Sanders

Vermont Senator who is listed as a speaker for the flagship Minnesota demonstration.

Abigail Jackson

White House spokesperson.

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What they’re saying

“People across the country are organizing, showing up for their neighbors, and making one thing unmistakably clear: we are done with the corruption, the cruelty, and the authoritarianism.”

— Ezra Levin, Co-executive director of Indivisible

“The only people who care about these Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions are the reporters who are paid to cover them.”

— Abigail Jackson, White House spokesperson

The takeaway

The scale and persistence of the 'No Kings' protests demonstrate the depth of opposition to the Trump administration among progressive Americans. While the impact of these demonstrations is difficult to measure, they reflect a growing movement to check what protesters view as the president's authoritarian tendencies.