‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway in major cities

On Friday, a group of activists gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for a rally to kick off the "No Kings" protests

Published: October 18, 2025 7:45am

Updated: October 18, 2025 1:10pm

"No Kings" protests against President Trump and his administration are underway in major cities across the country on Saturday.

Protests are being held in cities including Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York City and Los Angeles.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., a former Democratic presidential candidate, and Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., are among the speakers at the D.C. protest. 

The first "No Kings" demonstrations took place in June. 

On Friday, a group of activists gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to kick off the "No Kings" protests. 

Some activists from the group "Free Speech For People" were dressed as Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, President Donald Trump, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, according to Getty Images photos.

Others held signs with messages like, "No Kings in America" and "Democracy, not Dynasty."

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