Thousands Protest Trump's Policies at 'No Kings' Rallies Across US

Demonstrators decry Trump's immigration crackdown, Iran war, and other policies in nationwide events

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:08am

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Demonstrators took to city streets across the United States on Saturday in the third round of 'No Kings' rallies, protesting President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation efforts, war in Iran, and other policies. More than 3,200 events were planned in all 50 states, with large rallies in New York, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The rallies were organized by the Indivisible group and attracted millions of participants, with a surge in interest seen in deeply Republican states ahead of the November midterm elections.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' rallies represent a growing grassroots movement against the Trump administration's policies, particularly on immigration and foreign intervention. The events have gained momentum as Trump's approval rating has fallen to 36%, its lowest since his return to the White House. The rallies are seen as a way for the opposition to mobilize ahead of the crucial midterm elections that will determine the makeup of Congress.

The details

The rallies featured speeches from prominent Trump critics like Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2024. In Minnesota, a flashpoint in Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, the rally outside the state capitol featured posters bearing photos of two U.S. citizens fatally shot by federal immigration officers. In New York, actor Robert De Niro, one of the organizers, said no president before Trump has posed 'such an existential threat to our freedoms and security.' There were also clashes between 'No Kings' demonstrators and counterprotest groups in Dallas.

  • The first 'No Kings' event was held on Trump's birthday, June 14, 2025, and drew an estimated 4 million to 6 million participants across roughly 2,100 sites nationwide.
  • The second 'No Kings' mobilization in October 2025 involved an estimated 7 million participants in more than 2,700 cities.
  • The third round of 'No Kings' rallies took place on March 28, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The current President of the United States, whose policies on immigration, foreign intervention, and other issues have galvanized the opposition movement behind the 'No Kings' rallies.

Indivisible

The grassroots organization that started the 'No Kings' movement last year and led the planning of the Saturday events.

Tim Walz

The Democratic governor of Minnesota and the party's vice presidential nominee in 2024, who spoke at the rally in St. Paul and told the crowd that their resistance to Trump makes them 'the heart and soul' of everything good about the U.S.

Bernie Sanders

The independent U.S. Senator from Vermont and a longtime Trump critic, who also addressed the event in Minnesota and said, 'We, the people, will rule.'

Robert De Niro

The actor and one of the organizers of the 'No Kings' rally in New York City, where he said that no president before Trump has posed 'such an existential threat to our freedoms and security.'

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What they’re saying

“'They call us radicals. You're damn right we've been radicalized — radicalized by compassion, radicalized by decency, radicalized by due process, radicalized by democracy, and radicalized to do all we can to oppose authoritarianism.'”

— Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota

“'We will not allow this country to descend into authoritarianism or oligarchy in America. We, the people, will rule.'”

— Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont

“'No president before Trump has posed such an existential threat to our freedoms and security.'”

— Robert De Niro

What’s next

The 'No Kings' rallies are expected to continue in the lead-up to the November midterm elections, with organizers saying they have seen a surge in interest and participation, especially in traditionally Republican states. The events will likely play a key role in mobilizing opposition to Trump and his policies as voters head to the polls.

The takeaway

The 'No Kings' rallies represent a growing grassroots movement against the Trump administration's policies, particularly on immigration and foreign intervention. The events have gained momentum as Trump's approval rating has fallen, and they are seen as a way for the opposition to mobilize ahead of the crucial midterm elections. The rallies highlight the deep divisions in the country and the determination of Trump's critics to resist what they see as authoritarian and oligarchic tendencies in his presidency.