Across the United States, demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday as part of the ongoing No Kings protests against President Donald Trump. The protests, known for their expansive reach, were evident in places like Tempe, where people gathered on a pedestrian bridge over U.S. 60.
In Sun City, protesters lined both sides of Bell Road, stretching from 99th Avenue to Boswell Boulevard. The pictures from the event capture the extent of participation, showing a unified stand against the current administration’s policies.
Sherri Strauss joined thousands near Cole Park in Tempe and has participated in all three No Kings protests since June 2025. Strauss stated, “I know that they’re effective for the people involved, because I know that I feel invigorated to continue what I’m doing when I see other people like-minded, even though there’s a lot of hate out there.”
Fred Deprez, a volunteer with Tempe Rising Indivisible, emphasized the importance of these demonstrations, even if they might not impact the administration directly. He remarked, “You know, unfortunately I don’t think the current administration cares a whole lot what the majority of Americans feel or think. I’m hopeful that events like this help those Americans that feel unheard and disempowered to feel more empowered.”
David Withey, a lawyer from Phoenix, expressed his concerns about the administration’s disregard for the rule of law. “And this is one way that I feel I can protest that. I can make a statement by being here with all of these other people today. And I would encourage other people to do the same. Whatever they can do in this environment, they need to do while there’s time to do it,” Withey stated.
Amidst the demonstrators was Edward O’Brien, a Trump supporter, who commented, “I wanted to see the insanity,” while donning a red “Make America Great Again” hat. He challenged the protesters, asking, “Well I basically have one question for all these people that hate Trump: Tell me one thing — just one, not ten, not a thousand, one thing — that Donald Trump has done to harm this country.”
The No Kings rallies, held nationwide, are anticipated to be among the largest protests in U.S. history, with Minnesota being a focal point. Organizers expect more than 9 million participants across over 3,100 events in all 50 states. In Washington, D.C., demonstrators paraded past the Lincoln Memorial with signs urging political change and chanting slogans like “No kings.”
The widespread dissent focused on the administration’s immigration policies, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and the rollback of transgender rights. In New York, Donna Lieberman from the New York Civil Liberties Union criticized President Trump as the “Bully in Chief” and highlighted Minnesotans’ success in forcing the withdrawal of federal forces.
GOP official calls events ‘Hate America Rallies’
The White House dismissed the rallies, with spokesperson Abigail Jackson stating that the protests were orchestrated by “leftist funding networks” and lacked genuine public support. Maureen O’Toole from the NRCC criticized the rallies as “Hate America Rallies.”
Rallies to be held across the U.S. and in Europe
Events were not limited to the U.S.; rallies took place in over a dozen countries, including Paris, Rome, and London. In Paris, hundreds of Americans and French supporters gathered at the Bastille. In Rome, protesters voiced opposition to Premier Giorgia Meloni’s recent political maneuvers.
Organizers expect this to be larger than other No Kings protests
Organizers predict that the latest No Kings protests will surpass previous ones, with participation anticipated to exceed the 5 million in June and 7 million in October. Leah Greenberg, Indivisible co-executive director, noted significant registration from conservative states and competitive suburban areas, suggesting a broadening discontent with the administration’s actions.
