Massive 'No Kings' Protests Planned Across U.S. This Weekend

Over 3,100 rallies expected in all 50 states against President Trump's policies

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:53pm

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More than 9 million people are expected to take part in Saturday's 'No Kings' protests across the nation, with over 3,100 rallies planned in all 50 states against President Donald Trump's policies, which organizers call "horrific" and "sadistic." The event is expected to be bigger than the demonstrations that took place in June and October last year, with major rallies scheduled in Philadelphia's Center City, Chestnut Hill, Media, and Quakertown.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' protests represent a significant grassroots movement opposing the Trump administration's policies, which demonstrators view as authoritarian and harmful to American democracy. The large scale of the planned rallies underscores the deep divisions in the country and the strength of the anti-Trump sentiment, particularly in urban areas like Philadelphia.

The details

The Center City march in Philadelphia is scheduled to start around noon, with protesters gathering in LOVE Park around 11 a.m. The march will head northbound on 16th Street to the Parkway and westbound on the Parkway to the rally spot on 22nd Street, and is expected to run through about 3:30 p.m. Several major road closures and SEPTA bus route detours will be in effect throughout the day to accommodate the protests.

  • The 'No Kings' protests are the third national demonstration of this kind, following events in June and October 2025.
  • The Center City march in Philadelphia is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

President Donald Trump

The current President of the United States, whose policies are the target of the 'No Kings' protests.

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What they’re saying

“The events are 'leftist funding networks'.”

— The White House

“Attendees are 'not representative' of the American people.”

— President Donald Trump

What’s next

City officials in Philadelphia are working closely with protest organizers to ensure the demonstrations are peaceful and that traffic disruptions are minimized. The White House has condemned the protests, but it remains to be seen if the administration will take any further action in response.

The takeaway

The massive scale of the 'No Kings' protests reflects the deep political divisions in the country and the strength of the anti-Trump sentiment, particularly in urban areas. The demonstrations highlight the growing grassroots opposition to the President's policies and the willingness of millions of Americans to take to the streets in protest.