Organizers claim over 3,200 events are planned across all 50 US states for the "No Kings" protest, aiming for the largest single-day non-violent demonstration in US history.
Demonstrators marched across Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Protests were held in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities.
The movement, launched last June 14 on Donald Trump’s birthday, saw an estimated 4 to 6 million participants in its first event and 7 million in October. This latest round is driven by opposition to Trump's foreign policy, especially military actions in Iran.
At the National Mall in Washington, demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans and urged resistance to authoritarianism. In Austin, Texas, a brass band accompanied protesters marching through downtown.
With midterm elections approaching, organizers report rising participation even in traditionally Republican states like Utah and Wyoming. Voting blocs in key suburban counties are showing increased engagement in voter registration and grassroots efforts.
Critics, including the National Republican Congressional Committee, condemned the protests as divisive and inflammatory.
"What's happening in this country is unsustainable," said John Ale, a retired contractor who joined the march near Arlington National Cemetery. "The middle class, the little people, can't afford to live anymore."
Protesters expressed outrage over Trump’s actions in Iran, calling the war "stupid" and unnecessary.
"Nobody's attacking us," said Morgan Taylor, attending with her 12-year-old son. "We don't need to be there."
The events reflect growing public discontent with Trump’s leadership and policies, as his approval rating dropped to 36 percent according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.