Sex and the City Star Slams Trump at 'No Kings' Rally

Cynthia Nixon tells CNN the world is 'horrified' by Trump's presidency

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:11pm

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Actress and former New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon spoke out against former President Donald Trump at the 'No Kings' rally in New York City, telling CNN that the rest of the world is 'horrified' by Trump's time in office. Nixon said it's important for people to show up and protest, both in the U.S. and around the globe, to say that Trump's presidency is 'not okay' with them.

Why it matters

Nixon's comments reflect the ongoing political divide in the U.S. and the strong opposition to Trump from many celebrities and public figures. The 'No Kings' rally was one of many protests against Trump's potential 2024 presidential run, highlighting the concerns of those who view his presidency as a threat to American democracy.

The details

During her interview with CNN at the rally, Nixon said 'the rest of the world looks at us and is so horrified by what's happening and can't believe that we've elected this man and that we're going along with it.' She emphasized the importance of people showing up to protest in large numbers, both in New York and across the country, to make it clear that Trump's presidency is unacceptable.

  • The 'No Kings' rally took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in New York City.

The players

Cynthia Nixon

An actress best known for her role as Miranda Hobbes on the TV series 'Sex and the City', who also unsuccessfully ran for governor of New York in 2018.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, who is being protested against for his potential 2024 presidential run.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's really important for us to show up. I think it's important for us to show up in New York, I think it's important for us to show up across the country in big cities and small towns. And I think it's important for people to show up across the world.”

— Cynthia Nixon, Actress

“I think that the rest of the world looks at us and is so horrified by what's happening and can't believe that we've elected this man and that we're going along with it, and we have to show out, as we're doing today, in record numbers, to say, this is not okay with us.”

— Cynthia Nixon, Actress

What’s next

The 'No Kings' rally was one of many protests against Trump's potential 2024 presidential run, and it remains to be seen if he will officially launch another campaign.

The takeaway

Nixon's comments at the 'No Kings' rally reflect the deep political divisions in the U.S. and the strong opposition to Trump from many celebrities and public figures. The rally highlights the ongoing concerns about the former president's influence and the importance of civic engagement in addressing those concerns.