See The Most Dramatic Photos From No Kings Trump Protests

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Dec 30, 2025, 5:08 PM

see the most dramatic photos from no kings trump protests

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. 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) 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 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) Photos of Anti-Trump 'No Kings' Demonstrations Across the US EDS NOTE: OBSCENITY - Demonstrators march in the "No Kings" protest with a President Donald Trump balloon in Los Angeles on Saturday,...

(AP Photo/Noah Berger) 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. 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. Thousands of protesters across the U.S.

marched to condemn the Trump administration on Saturday, June 14, as part of a "national day of peaceful protest" known as the "No Kings" movement. 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. 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. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across the U.S. on Saturday for “No Kings” demonstrations against President Trump, portraying the commander in chief as an aspiring monarch as he continues to engage in what critics argue is government overreach.

1. Demonstrators in inflatable costumes rally on Pennsylvania Avenue during a No Kings protest in Washington. (Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press) 2. People in frog costumes gather for a “No Kings” protest in Portland. (Jenny Kane / Associated Press) 1.

Many dressed in costume while participating in the No Kings Day of Peaceful Action in downtown Los Angeles. 2. Hundreds participate in the No Kings Day of Peaceful Action in downtown Los Angeles. 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. 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. Organizers estimated that millions of Americans attended rallies in cities and towns across America, protesting the policies and actions of President Trump and his administration.

Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET on October 19, 2025 This photo essay originally misidentified the city where one of the protests took place.

See The Most Dramatic Photos From No Kings Trump Protests

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