‘No Kings’ rallies sweep US cities

In Minnesota, a massive crowd gathered outside the state capitol in Saint Paul, where Governor Tim Walz and Senator Bernie Sanders addressed protesters.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched across the United States on Saturday in the third round of nationwide “No Kings” rallies, protesting President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, the war in Iran, and broader concerns about authoritarianism. Organizers said more than 3,200 events took place in all 50 states, building on two earlier mobilizations that drew millions.

In Minnesota, a massive crowd gathered outside the state capitol in Saint Paul, where Governor Tim Walz and Senator Bernie Sanders addressed protesters. Walz called the movement “radicalized by compassion and democracy,” while Sanders declared, “We, the people, will rule.” Musician Bruce Springsteen performed a ballad memorializing two citizens killed by federal immigration officers.

New York saw one of the largest turnouts, stretching ten blocks in Manhattan. Actor Robert De Niro described Trump as an “existential threat” to freedoms. Smaller but symbolic protests took place in Washington, Dallas, and Los Angeles, where clashes with counter‑protesters led to arrests.

The rallies come ahead of November’s midterm elections, with organizers reporting surging participation even in Republican strongholds. Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 36%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, as opposition groups frame the protests as a defense of democracy against authoritarianism.