Readers Debate 'No Kings' Protests Against Trump

NY Post readers discuss the nationwide 'No Kings' rallies against the Trump administration.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:52pm

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A vibrant, abstract painting of a crowd of protesters marching, their figures repeated in overlapping, fractured geometric shapes and waves of color, conveying a sense of energy and movement.The 'No Kings' protests have become a flashpoint, with supporters arguing the rallies represent a grassroots movement against perceived authoritarianism and critics claiming the protesters are driven by partisan anger.Portland Today

NY Post readers share their perspectives on the nationwide 'No Kings' protests against President Trump and his policies. Some criticize the protesters for not speaking out against previous Democratic administrations, while others defend the peaceful nature of the rallies and argue they represent a broad, bipartisan movement against the Trump presidency.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' protests have become a major political flashpoint, with supporters arguing they represent a grassroots movement against perceived authoritarianism, while critics claim the protesters are driven by partisan anger and a desire to undermine the Trump administration.

The details

The letters discuss the 'No Kings' protests, with some readers accusing the protesters of hypocrisy for not speaking out against previous Democratic administrations, and others defending the largely peaceful nature of the rallies and arguing they represent a bipartisan movement against the Trump presidency. The letters also touch on a separate issue of the mayor of a city appointing an 'anti-law and order, police-hating, criminal-sympathizing leftist' to a high-paying community safety position.

  • The third nationwide 'No Kings' protest against President Trump and his policies took place in March 2026.

The players

President Trump

The current President of the United States.

Barack Obama

The former President of the United States.

The Clintons

Referring to former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

George Soros

A billionaire philanthropist who has been accused by some of funding left-wing causes and protests.

Mayor Mamdani

The mayor of an unnamed city who appointed Renita Francois as deputy mayor for community safety.

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What they’re saying

“Where were they when Barack Obama, the Clintons and others tried to destroy President Trump with spurious claims? Where were Bruce Spring­steen and his cohorts when illegal aliens murdered Americans?”

— James McCaffrey

“The radical left always talks of peace, love and togetherness when they really stand for anger, hate and disunion.”

— James McCaffrey

“No Kings is an amazing representation of people from both sides of the aisle who want to take a peaceful stand against the Trump administration.”

— Jo Trafford

“It's time for patriots of all ages to engage in counter peaceful 'No Reds' marches in larger numbers. America will never be a communist country no matter how much George Soros and his ilk spend on these rallies.”

— Anthony Bruno

“In reality, the true kings are the activist federal judges who thwart Trump at every turn, overriding the will of the people who put him in office.”

— Walter Goldeski

The takeaway

The debate over the 'No Kings' protests highlights the deep political divisions in the country, with supporters arguing the rallies represent a principled stand against perceived authoritarianism, and critics claiming the protesters are driven by partisan anger and a desire to undermine the Trump administration. The discussion also touches on broader issues of law enforcement, immigration, and the role of the judiciary in American politics.