Photos: 'No Kings' protests across the country

By Meredith Nierman (NPR)

March 29, 2026 4:21 p.m.

In large cities and small towns across the country, millions took to the streets today in protest against the policies of President Trump and his administration.

Organized by “No Kings,” a network of progressive groups opposed to the administration’s agenda, the protests are the third wave of demonstrations since the President took office for a second term. Last year, millions attended protests in June and again in October.

Crowds assemble at the Embarcadero in San Francisco prior to the start of the third No Kings Protest on March 28, 2026. — Crowds assemble at the Embarcadero in San Francisco prior to the start of the protest.
Martin do Nascimento

Thousands of community members marched in the flagship No Kings protest in St. Paul, MN on Mar 28, 2026 — Thousands of community members marched in the flagship "No Kings" protest in St. Paul.
Jaida Grey Eagle

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, MARCH 28, 2026: Thousands sign a banner that says “We the People” at the “No Kings” protest at the capitol in Hartford on March 28, 2026. (Tyler Russell/Connecticut Public) — Thousands sign a banner in Hartford at the Capitol that says "We the People."
Tyler Russell

DRIGGS, IDAHO - MARCH 28: Protesters hold signs and chant slogans while attending a "No Kings" protest on March 28, 2026 in Driggs, Idaho. This is the third nationwide "No Kings" protest held against the Trump administration. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images) — Protesters hold signs and chant slogans in Driggs, Idaho.
Natalie Behring

Demonstrators gather, holding signs near a roadside during a No Kings protest on March 28, 2026 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. This is the third nationwide "No Kings" protest held against the Trump administration. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) — Demonstrators gather while holding signs near a roadside in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Jon Cherry

TOPSHOT - Demonstrators walk across the Memorial Bridge from Arlington, Virginia into Washington, DC, during the "No Kings" national day of protest on March 28, 2026. Nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Ken Cedeno / AFP via Getty Images) — Demonstrators walk across the Memorial Bridge from Arlington, Virginia into Washington, DC.
Ken Cedeno

NEW YORK CITY - MARCH 28: Thousands of people participate in a 'No Kings' protest in Manhattan on March 28, 2026 in New York City. This is the third nationwide "No Kings" protest held against the Trump administration. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — Demonstrators march down 7th Avenue and Broadway in Manhattan.
Spencer Platt

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, MARCH 28, 2026: Ken MacDonald tears up as he listens to a speech about the plight of his fellow veterans. “[Trump]’s playing with the lives of military people,” he said. Thousands rally at the “No Kings” protest at the capitol in Hartford on March 28, 2026. (Tyler Russell/Connecticut Public) — Ken MacDonald tears up in Hartford as he listens to a speech about the plight of his fellow veterans.
Tyler Russell

A large crowd marches across the South First bridge toward a gathering for the No Kings protest at Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Patricia Lim / KUT News — A large crowd marches across the South First bridge toward a gathering at Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas.
Patricia Lim

Lindsay Holliday waves an American flag in Rosa Parks Square in Macon, Ga. the site of the No Kings rally in the city on March 28, 2026. The rally was calm and lasted for about two hours before a small group of anti-ICE protesters objecting to Bibb County Sheriff David Davis’ invitation to speak shouted him down before he could take the microphone, effectively shutting the rally down. — Lindsay Holliday waves an American flag in Rosa Parks Square in Macon, Georgia.
Grant Blankenship

Demonstrators walk by large banners decrying the U.S. conflict in Iran and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a “No Kings” protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in downtown St. Louis. — Demonstrators in downtown St. Louis walk by large banners decrying the U.S. conflict in Iran and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Brian Munoz

Kat Carves works on a ice sculpture that says ‘End Ice’ ahead of the No King rally in the Boston Common on Saturday, March 28, 2026. — Kat Carves works on a ice sculpture that says 'End Ice' ahead of the rally on the Boston Common in Boston.
Arthur Mansavage

An aerial view shows people marching near the Georgia state Capitol building during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 28, 2026. Nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP via Getty Images) — Protestors march across an overpass near the Georgia state Capitol building in Atlanta.
Elijah Nouvelage

Protesters hold a banner reading “End the wars, stop ICE, general strike” during a rally at Embarcadero Plaza on March 28, 2026, in San Francisco. — Protesters hold a banner reading "End the wars, stop ICE, general strike" at Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco.
Gustavo Hernandez

Maria Perry, at left, and John Stock joined protesters gathering in Mill Creek Park in Kansas City on Saturday, March 28, 2026 to oppose the actions of the Trump administration during nationwide No Kings demonstrations. (Photo credit Julie Denesha/KCUR) — Maria Perry, left, and John Stock, right, joined protesters gathering in Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri.
Julie Denesha

Duane Inge, a 63-year-old demonstrator from north St. Louis, protests during a “No Kings” rally and march on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in downtown St. Louis. Inge said he was protesting in response to issues around immigration and government-backed medical assistance. “It’s horrible the way America is going,” he said. “It looked like it was moving forward for a time.” — Duane Inge, a 63-year-old demonstrator, protests in front of Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis.
Brian Munoz

A protestor wears "Let's be Brave" pin at the rally in Richmond, Virginia. — A protestor wears a "Let's be brave" pin at a rally in Richmond, Virginia.
Shaban Athuman

Demonstrators march along the National Mall during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. Nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Ken Cedeno / AFP via Getty Images) — Demonstrators in costumes stand along the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Ken Cedeno

People listens as speakers address the gathered comity for the third No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. — Protestors listens as speakers address the crowd gathered in Richmond, Virginia.
Shaban Athuman

Protesters descend on Times Square during the "No Kings" national day of protest in New York on March 28, 2026. Nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images) — Protesters descend on Times Square in New York City.
Charly Triballeau

Demonstrators begin to march from the Western Sculpture Garden during a No Kings protest at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday March 28, 2026. (Photo by Steven Garcia for MPR News) — Demonstrators begin to march from the Western Sculpture Garden at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
Steven Garcia

Thousands march towards the Steel Bridge from thewaterfront in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for the “No Kings” protest. The rally is the third large in a series of nationwide protests, opposing President Donald Trump’s policies, and particularly his deportation tactics. — Thousands march towards the Steel Bridge from the waterfront in Portland, Oregon.
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