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.

Protesters turned out at roughly 2,700 rallies around the country to celebrate free speech and protest many of the Trump administration's actions.

An estimated 8,000 people marched through downtown Asheville Oct. 18 as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protest against the Trump admin's policies.

Across the United States on Sunday, from Boise to Baltimore and San Diego to St. Louis, scores of people showed up to challenge President Trump and his administration as part of the "No Kings" protests.

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

As President Donald Trump arrived at his military parade in Washington, DC, this June to a 21-gun salute and members of the crowd singing “Happy Birthday,” about five million people across the country took to the streets to protest his administration.

Protesters gathered in mass crowds across the United States and in other nations for another "No Kings Day" on Oct. 18, 2025.