Hundreds March From Jersey City to Hoboken in 'No Kings Day' Protest Against Trump

The large crowd chanted anti-Trump slogans and called for action in the upcoming midterm elections.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:35pm

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Hundreds of people participated in a 'No Kings Day' march from Newport Green Park in downtown Jersey City to a rally on Hoboken's Pier A, protesting former President Donald Trump and calling for action in the upcoming midterm elections. The march was organized by local activist groups Knitty Gritty JC and Hoboken Resist, and featured speeches from elected officials including Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla, Hoboken Councilman Joe Quintero, and Jersey City Mayor James Solomon.

Why it matters

The march reflects the ongoing political tensions and resistance to the Trump administration, particularly in Democratic-leaning areas like Hudson County, New Jersey. It also highlights the importance of the upcoming midterm elections as a way for voters to voice their opposition to Trump-aligned policies and candidates.

The details

The protesters marched across the waterfront and through the Hoboken train station, chanting anti-Trump slogans and calling for his impeachment. At the rally on Pier A, speakers urged the crowd to vote in the midterm elections and work to elect Democrats who will stand up to the 'Trump crime family.' Several local elected officials, including Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla and Hoboken Councilman Joe Quintero, addressed the crowd and expressed their opposition to the Trump administration's policies.

  • The march took place on March 28, 2026.
  • The midterm elections mentioned in the rally are scheduled for November 2026.

The players

Noah Schwartz

Knitty Gritty JC activist who helped organize the protest.

Liz Noye

Hoboken Resist activist who spoke at the rally.

Ravi Bhalla

Assemblyman representing New Jersey's 32nd district who spoke at the rally.

Joe Quintero

Hoboken Councilman at-Large and Hoboken Democratic Committee chair who spoke at the rally.

James Solomon

Jersey City Mayor who spoke at the rally.

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What they’re saying

“Looking at this crowd fills me with hope! And hope it was what we need right now!”

— Noah Schwartz, Knitty Gritty JC activist

“What the No Kings people have to do is keep fighting! We're standing up and calling the truth to power! … My new mantra is the midterms are coming!”

— Liz Noye, Hoboken Resist activist

“It is part of our job as Americans to resist. Our cities are sanctuary cities! … It doesn't matter your race, religion … immigration status. You have equal rights under the law! That is what America is about!”

— Ravi Bhalla, Assemblyman

“We gotta overturn all this shit happening on the federal level!”

— Joe Quintero, Hoboken Councilman at-Large and Hoboken Democratic Committee chair

“We are made stronger by our diversity, and we do not target anyone for our political power. In Hudson County, we can be the antidote to show that we do not govern with corruption.”

— James Solomon, Jersey City Mayor

What’s next

The midterm elections in November 2026 will be a key next step, as protesters and elected officials aim to elect more Democrats who will stand up to the Trump administration's policies.

The takeaway

The 'No Kings Day' march in Hudson County reflects the ongoing political resistance to the Trump presidency, particularly in Democratic-leaning areas. It highlights the importance of the upcoming midterm elections as a way for voters to voice their opposition and work to elect officials who will challenge Trump-aligned policies.