A global wave of “No Kings” demonstrations took place Saturday, as countless protesters gathered in cities across the United States and abroad to voice opposition to what organizers describe as growing threats to democracy and executive overreach.

Thirteen arrested during nationwide 'No Kings' protests against Trump; includes terror threat suspect. Trump dismisses demonstrations as ineffective, calling them a 'joke' and 'not representative.'

One notable incident came out of Jackson Township, Ohio, where a No Kings participant’s leg was injured in a hit-and-run. Witnesses told local outlets that a man driving a white pickup truck deliberately veered onto grass where protesters were seated, hitting a 53-year-old woman, before speeding off.

The nation is seeing its second "No Kings" against President Donald Trump as Republicans call demonstrations a distraction from the government shutdown.

Speaking at a "No Kings" rally in Washington, D.C., Bill Nye, the former host of "Bill Nye the Science Guy," urged lawmakers to “stop the abuses of this petulant president [Trump] and his circle of sycophants,” declaring, “No thrones, no crowns, no kings."

Republican Senator Ted Cruz warned his party of “political peril” in 2026 if the GOP doesn’t take the No Kings protests seriously.

With signs and chants, protesters take part in ‘No Kings’ rallies focused on what they see as overreach by the Trump administration.

A national movement calling itself “No Kings” made its way to downtown Lafayette Saturday, as hundreds gathered at Prejean Point to protest what organizers describe as authoritarian actions by President Trump.