Millions participated in the “No Kings” protests across the U.S. and overseas on October 18, 2025, demonstrating against the Trump administration’s policies and perceived authoritarian actions. Organized by a coalition of progressive groups, these peaceful, large-scale rallies followed similar protests in June 2025. Read the full live blog at NBC News.
During the October 18, 2025, “No Kings” protests, demonstrators protested a wide array of Trump administration policies and actions, framing their concerns as a broader fight against what they viewed as authoritarianism. Protesters were galvanized by a series of events and policies that occurred in the months leading up to the rallies.
The Trump administration’s response to the October 18, 2025, “No Kings” protests combined public mockery from the President and dismissive statements from the White House, while some Republican leaders condemned the rallies as anti-American.
Public “No Kings” comments by President Trump
In a Friday interview with Fox News, before the protests began, Trump had rejected the “No Kings” slogan:
- “They’re referring to me as a king. I’m not a king”.
- He also claimed “very few people” would attend the protests.
Initial estimates indicate that nearly 7 million people participated in the October 18, 2025, “No Kings” protests, making it potentially one of the largest single days of protest in modern U.S. history. The demonstrations took place in more than 2,700 cities and towns across all 50 states, as well as in several cities overseas. In a show of solidarity, Americans living abroad organized protests in several international cities
