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On March 28, 2026, countless people across the country joined the “No to Kings” protests against the regime. Donald Trumpadministration. From Los Angeles to New York City, and to small corners across the country, demonstrations peaked amid continuing opposition to the president’s agenda and the actions of his administration.
If you’re not familiar with the movement’s goals — or how it evolved — here’s what “No Kings” really means below.
How many “No Kings” protests took place today?
According to multiple media outlets, more than 3,000 “No to Kings” protests were held in all 50 states on March 28, 2026.
What does the “No Kings” protest mean?
According to protest organizers, the No Kings movement “is a direct response to Donald Trump’s $100 million military parade and birthday celebration, an event funded by taxpayers while millions are told there is no money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid, or public schools.”
Organizers added that all No Kings movements “commit a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and work closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and strong nationwide action.”
The term “no kings” also refers to the allegedly royal or tyrannical actions of a leader. Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo He attended a protest in New York City on Saturday and told MSNBC why he and several other celebrities were attending.
“Because we see that our democracy is in real trouble,” Mark said. “We see a president who has made himself a king and a dictator, and we don’t see an opposition strong enough to stand up to the trampling of our rights and the trampling of the Constitution that happens every day through executive orders, refusal to obey court orders, kidnapping of immigrants, people who are here legally, people having their children taken away. We are disgusted and afraid, and we know that the only way to fight this now is for the people, is for the people to come together.”
Will there be another “No Kings” type protest?
It is currently unclear when the next No Kings protest will take place, but organizers have hosted it several times in 2025. Therefore, it is likely that another protest will be held sometime this year.
