Millions storm US streets in 'No Kings' crusade against Trump's 'monarchical rule'
WASHINGTON, DC: More than 3,000 'No Kings' demonstrations are set to take place across the United States on Saturday, March 28, as organizers mount a sweeping protest against President Donald Trump's policies.
The protests, planned as nonviolent, will span the country from Alaska to Puerto Rico, with at least a dozen gatherings scheduled in Hawaii. The movement has also expanded internationally, with events planned in countries including Iceland, Kenya, Ecuador and Canada.
Organizers say the scale of mobilization reflects growing opposition, noting that over five million people joined the first 'No Kings' day last June, followed by seven million participants in October demonstrations.
Organizers say it's a rally beyond party lines
Ezra Levin, a key organizer, said the protests are deliberately broad-based and not aligned with any single political party.
“This is not a rally for any one political group,” Levin said, stressing that Republicans, Democrats, independents and politically disengaged citizens are all part of the movement.
Levin argued that the demonstrations are rooted in opposition to what organizers describe as authoritarian tendencies and “monarchical rule.”
Sharp criticism of Trump leadership
Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, accused the Trump administration of fostering division and instability.
In a statement, she said the movement reflects “resilience” among Americans and serves as a form of public catharsis amid political tensions.
“As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, this is about patriotism and envisioning a better future,” Gilbert added.
High-profile rally in Minneapolis
A major rally in Minneapolis is expected to draw prominent cultural and political figures, including Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen and Bernie Sanders. Local leaders such as Ilhan Omar and Tim Walz are also expected to participate.
Minnesota has emerged as a focal point following a controversial federal immigration crackdown earlier this year, including the fatal shooting of two residents by federal agents, an incident that intensified calls for reform and contributed to a partial government shutdown.
“We will never forget what happened here,” Walz said, underscoring the symbolic weight of the Minneapolis protest.
Opposition to Iran conflict and immigration crackdown
Beyond immigration enforcement, demonstrators are also protesting the ongoing Middle East conflict involving US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Levin said the conflict, now about a month old, was opposed by a “vast majority” of Americans.
A recent poll by Quinnipiac University found that a plurality believes the US operation has made the world less safe.
“We want leadership focused on improving lives at home, not engaging in conflicts people don’t want,” Levin said, adding that decisions on war should rest with Congress.
