Massive 'No Kings' Protests Sweep Across U.S. and Beyond

Organizers predict Saturday's events could be the largest collective protest in American history.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:06pm

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Demonstrators are gathering in thousands of locations across the United States and around the world for the third series of 'No Kings' protests against the Trump administration's policies. Organizers say Saturday's events could be the biggest collective protest in U.S. history, with more than 3,000 local events planned across the country and dozens of events outside the U.S. as well.

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 a broad coalition of liberal and progressive groups.

The details

The 'No Kings' protests are a nationwide series of demonstrations organized by a coalition of liberal and progressive groups who believe President Trump has acted more like a monarch than an elected representative. This is the third 'No Kings' protest event since the start of Trump's second term. The first was held on June 14, 2025, the same day as the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, D.C. An estimated 5 million people gathered at 2,100 locations. The second edition in October 2025 may have been even bigger, with organizers estimating 7 million participants and an independent estimate putting the number between 5 million and 6.5 million.

  • 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.
  • The second 'No Kings' protest was held in October 2025.

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 demonstration in Minnesota.

Joan Baez

Singer scheduled to speak at the flagship demonstration in Minnesota.

Jane Fonda

Actor scheduled to speak at the flagship demonstration in Minnesota.

Bernie Sanders

Vermont Senator scheduled to speak at the flagship demonstration in Minnesota.

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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 president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don't have kings — and we won't back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty.”

— No Kings Coalition

“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

What’s next

Organizers say they are committed to maintaining the nonviolent nature of the 'No Kings' protests, and they expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontations with those who disagree with their values.

The takeaway

The scale and persistence of the 'No Kings' protests underscores the deep divisions in American politics and the growing public opposition to the Trump administration's policies and governing style. While the long-term impact of these demonstrations remains to be seen, they represent a significant challenge to the president's authority and a reflection of the strength of the anti-Trump movement.