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The Most Poignant Funny And Outlandish Signs At No Kings Protests

Bonisiwe Shabane
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the most poignant funny and outlandish signs at no kings protests

A stone throw's away from the American embassy in Amsterdam this weekend was held a "No Kings" protest. Except it was dubbed "No Tyrants", as countries with constitutional monarchies sought to avoid confusion with anti-monarchic movements. This was one among thousands of similar protests that occurred over the weekend, all with the aim to denounce Donald Trump’s overreach and to reject “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of (US) democracy.” The rallies, which follow the Hands Off! protests and the marches triggered by Trump sending in the National Guard in LA, were also a direct response to a military parade rolling through Washington that celebrated the US Army’s 250th anniversary –... The last US military parade was held by President George HW Bush in June 1991, celebrating the victory in the Gulf War.

More than 2,000 protests were scheduled across all 50 US states last Saturday and organizers estimate that more than five million people participated. Several European territories like Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, UK and Belgium saw protests organized by Democrats Abroad – and the Netherlands was no different. Lady Liberty taking off her earrings gets me every time. American social feeds are flooded with images of protesters and handmade signs coming out of the massive protests happening across the United States over the weekend. In direct contrast to Donald Trump’s birthday and the 250th anniversary of the army parade happening in Washington, D.C., all across America, concerned citizens showed up with their signs in inclement weather to show... Whether you attended a local protest or not, you can’t help but laugh at—or even be inspired by—the messages coming out of the “No Kings Day” protests.

Here are just a few of the popular signs from over the weekend from all across the country: Salt Lake City seniors heading out for a #NoKingsProtest in front of their assisted living facility bright and early this morning. pic.twitter.com/lhksec7O95 From biting political jabs to absurdly clever jokes, here are the most hilarious Signs From ‘No Kings’ protests. A protester holds a sign at a ‘No Tyrants’ event outside the US embassy organised by groups including Democrats Abroad on 18th October 2025 in London, United Kingdom. The UK event, organised to coincide with ‘No Kings’ events taking place around the United States to protest against ‘the authoritarian tendencies’ of US President Donald Trump, was renamed as ‘No Tyrants’ because the...

(photo by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images) You can always count on a good rally to bring the signs — and the “No Kings” protest did not disappoint. In one of the nation’s largest ever demonstrations, crowds gathered from New York to Los Angeles, Saturday to push back against President Donald Trump’s administration and what they see as his creeping authoritarianism. Protesters wielded signs like “It’s not our fault his dad didn’t love him” and “No diaper dictators,” mixing humor with a stern warning about the rising threat to democratic freedoms, per No Kings Coalition. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It’s clear people are more fed up than ever.

And with humor this good, we’ve collected the most comical and iconic placards that had everyone talking. And with nearly 7 million people in attendance — 2 million more than the turnout in June — the political clap backs seemed to have no end in sight, and we are thoroughly entertained. Thousands of No Kings protests swept across the United States on Saturday, June 14. The protests intentionally coincided with a lavish, Trump-ordered U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade, Flag Day and the president’s 79th birthday. From big cities, to small rural towns, representing every corner of the country, between 4 and 6 million people in more than 2,000 locations attended No Kings protests across the country, making it one...

history. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., Trump’s military parade was “underwhelming,” according to reporters at The New York Times. According to the Associated Press, attendance fell far short of the expected 200,000. A post shared by Ms. Magazine (@ms_magazine) At the No Kings protests, signs criticized many of Trump’s policies, including mass deportations of immigrants without due process; ongoing efforts to dismantle the civil service and weaken government agencies; attacks on academia and...

CrowdBlue is committed to helping emerging leaders run for elected office and those seeking to amplify candidates and causes. Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty On Oct. 18, No Kings, one of the largest days of protest against the Trump administration’s policies, unfolded on Saturday, as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the United States. The marches centered on a unifying message: that President Trump is acting more like a monarch than an elected leader, and that message was shown loud and clear through the eye-catching signs that appeared... The coordinated demonstrations marked the second major nationwide mobilization by No Kings, a coalition of progressive groups formed to oppose Trump’s divisive laws and agendas.

According to the protest organization’s website, more than 2,700 No Kings events took place in nearly every state, including New York, California, Texas, Maryland, and more. Their projected turnouts, which were more than 7 million, were reportedly 14 times larger than both of Trump’s inaugurations combined. While the demonstrations spanned a range of local issues, the protests shared a common theme of defending democracy and constitutional rights. Participants voiced outrage over the administration’s immigration policies and criticized Trump’s push to use federal and military intervention in Democratic-led states as a response to crime. Organizers framed these actions as an erosion of civil liberties and a dangerous consolidation of power. In places like Washington, D.C., and New York City, thousands gathered near the U.S.

Capitol and in Midtown Manhattan, filling the streets with protest signs that read, “No Kings, No Tyrants,” and “No Kings We Love Our America,” demanding justice and equality. Many protesters wore yellow, which organizers described as a symbol of unity and shared purpose. The crowd included families, activists, students, and federal employees, many of whom have been directly affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Send this article to your social connections. Send this article to your social connections. Thousands of protestors gathered on Boston Common Saturday afternoon to attend the second “No Kings” protest this year.

People all around Greater Boston, including Mayor Michelle Wu, spoke up against President Donald J. Trump and his policies, particularly those related to ICE and anti-immigration. With Halloween just around the corner, protestors embraced the spirit of the season — dressing in full costumes and wielding clever, creative ways to show their frustration and anger with the current administration. Here are the best signs from the protest.

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