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No Kings Day Protests The Most Dramatic Photos From The Anti Trump

Bonisiwe Shabane
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no kings day protests the most dramatic photos from the anti trump

Millions of protestors took to the streets all over the country on Oct. 18, rallying against the Trump administration's "abuses of power" Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty;Craig T Fruchtman/Getty The "No Kings" protests returned to cities across the United States this weekend. Following the June event, in which millions took to the streets to march against President Donald Trump and his administration, the activist group organized hundreds of protest events for Saturday, Oct. 18.

A message on the No Kings website praised the success of the summer marches, which were held as a counterprotest to Trump's military birthday parade in Washington, D.C. "The world saw the power of the people, and President Trump’s attempt at a coronation collapsed under the strength of a movement rising against his abuses of power," it said. Multiple groups carried out demonstrations against President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, the most prominent of which was the "No Kings" protests that spread to many states. Several protests have already taken place against Trump or his administration's policies, especially in the aftermath of his decision to deploy the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles as some protests against his... Most of the protests in Los Angeles have been peaceful, but some have taken the opportunity to burn or vandalize property, loot, and throw projectiles at law enforcement.

Trump responded to these incidents with his military deployments, but doing so against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, escalating the situation and tensions with the Democratic... Similarly, the protests on Saturday have largely remained peaceful, with little interaction between law enforcement and protesters, but as the afternoon dragged on, tensions between Los Angeles and New York City started to rise... The protests will likely continue into the night. Demonstrators turned out across the United States on Saturday to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. More than 2,500 “No Kings” rallies were planned around the country, with organizers citing rising authoritarianism and militarization under the Trump administration. The first round of “No Kings” protests in June drew about 5 million people.

See some of the images from Saturday’s events below. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Demonstrators, including several dressed up as animals, march through downtown Portland, Oregon, during the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18. Protesters forming a human banner during the “No Kings” national day of protest on Ocean Beach in San Francisco.

On Nov. 4, Californians will vote on Proposition 50, a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that, if approved, would redraw the state’s congressional districts as Republicans are try to gerrymander other states to retain their control of Congress. Only a few miles away from the real thing, a person dressed in a Statue of Liberty costume participates in a “No Kings” protest in New York City on Oct. 18. Sen.

Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks onstage as people protest in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18. Protesters dressed as cartoon characters of Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, President Donald Trump, and Deputy Chief of Staff to the President Stephen Miller stand on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 17. Protesters flooded into streets chanting, marching and waving homemade signs.

Organizers said nearly 7 million people showed up for the demonstrations across the country. Crowds gathered Saturday in cities across the United States — and overseas — for No Kings rallies in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration and to call for the defense of First Amendment rights. Protesters from Los Angeles to New York — including in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas — flooded into streets chanting, marching and waving homemade signs, including some that proclaimed “We want all of... Organizers said nearly 7 million people turned out Saturday to more than 2,700 No Kings protests across the U.S. — 2 million more than at the previous round of rallies in June. Speeches were shared, music blared, and some donned Halloween costume in the cross-country rallies that demanded the protection of constitutional rights, which they say are under attack by the Trump administration.

Demonstrators gathered in parks and plazas across the U.S. to protest against President Donald Trump. The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces. These protests followed recent unrest over federal immigration raids and Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, where tensions escalated with protesters blocking a freeway and setting vehicles on fire. Arndrea Waters King, third from left, and Martin Luther King III, fourth from left, march in the “No Kings” protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

EDS NOTE: OBSCENITY - Tear gas surrounds law enforcement officers on horseback during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) Yesterday, according to estimates by event organizers, millions marched in protest against the Trump administration, including its recent controversial immigration-enforcement raids. Hundreds of “No Kings” demonstrations took place in cities and towns throughout the U.S. This story was updated at 10:59 a.m. on June 16, 2025.

Houston: People gather in Houston for the No Kings nationwide demonstration. Raquel Natalicchio/AP hide caption No Kings protests took place across the country from New York City to Atlanta to Los Angeles. The 50501 Movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement, said the nationwide protests are aimed at calling attention to what they say are authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. Houston: A protester shouts with a megaphone at No Kings protest. Lucio Vasquez/The Texas Newsroom hide caption

Dallas: Thousands march for the No Kings protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in downtown. Yfat Yossifor/KERA hide caption

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