Thousands Protest Trump Administration in Missoula

Protesters march through downtown, rally at Caras Park against administration's policies

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:04am

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A cinematic painting of a group of protesters marching down a city street, the warm sunlight and deep shadows creating a contemplative, nostalgic mood.Protesters in Missoula, Montana march against the Trump administration's policies, their signs and faces reflecting the city's nostalgic urban landscape.Missoula Today

Thousands of protesters gathered in Missoula, Montana on Saturday to demonstrate against President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. The protesters marched from downtown to Caras Park, carrying signs opposing the war in Iran, the administration's handling of the Epstein files, and its immigration policies. Speakers at the park advocated for immigrants' rights and Montana's constitutional history.

Why it matters

The Missoula protest was part of a nationwide 'No Kings' movement opposing what organizers called authoritarian overreach by the Trump administration. Protests took place across 30 cities in Montana and 3,200 locations nationwide this weekend, signaling growing grassroots opposition to the president's policies during his second term.

The details

Starting at 1 p.m., thousands of protesters marched from the X's downtown area all the way down Higgins Avenue before gathering at Caras Park. The protest remained peaceful throughout its entirety and was organized by local groups Missoula Resists, Indivisible Missoula and Stand Up Fight Back.

  • The protest took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • It was the third protest against the Trump administration during his second term.

The players

Missoula Resists

A local activist group that organized the protest in Missoula.

Indivisible Missoula

A local grassroots organization that co-organized the protest.

Stand Up Fight Back

A local group that joined in co-organizing the protest against the Trump administration.

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The takeaway

The large turnout and peaceful nature of the Missoula protest highlights the growing grassroots opposition to the Trump administration's policies, particularly among younger and more progressive voters in Montana. The demonstration was part of a nationwide 'No Kings' movement, signaling that resistance to perceived authoritarian tendencies will likely continue to be a major political force during the president's second term.