Millions Join 'No Kings' Protests Across US and Europe

Demonstrations denounce Iran war, Trump policies in cities big and small

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:31am

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A dynamic, abstract painting of a large crowd of protesters marching through city streets, their figures repeated and overlapping in fractured, geometric waves of vibrant colors, conceptually representing the scale and energy of the widespread 'No Kings' demonstrations.Massive protests against authoritarianism and failed policies sweep across the US and Europe, uniting a diverse array of citizens in a collective call for democratic reform.Driggs Today

Millions of people took to the streets across the United States and Europe in a series of coordinated 'No Kings' protests, denouncing the ongoing conflict with Iran and the policies of former President Trump. The demonstrations spanned a wide range of locations, from the densely populated New York City to the small town of Driggs, Idaho, which voted overwhelmingly for Trump in the last election.

Why it matters

The widespread protests reflect growing public discontent with the direction of US foreign and domestic policies, cutting across traditional political divides. The size and scope of the demonstrations suggest a broad-based rejection of authoritarianism and a desire for more representative, democratic governance.

The details

Protesters marched through the streets of major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and London, as well as smaller communities like Driggs, Idaho, carrying signs and chanting slogans against the war with Iran and Trump-era policies. Organizers estimated the total number of participants to be in the millions across the US and Europe.

  • The protests took place on March 29, 2026.

The players

New York City

A densely populated, solidly Democratic city that served as a major hub for the protests.

Driggs, Idaho

A small town in eastern Idaho that voted overwhelmingly for former President Trump, but still saw significant participation in the 'No Kings' protests.

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What they’re saying

“We're here to say no to war, no to authoritarianism, and no to a return to the failed policies of the past.”

— Sarah Johnson, Protest organizer

“This is about more than just politics - it's about the fundamental values of democracy and human rights that we can't afford to lose.”

— Aisha Malik, Protester

The takeaway

The scale and diversity of the 'No Kings' protests demonstrate the depth of public opposition to the current political direction, transcending traditional partisan divides. The challenge for policymakers will be to address the underlying concerns that have sparked this widespread civic engagement.