A massive wave of protests is set to sweep across the United States this Saturday, as millions are expected to take part in over 2,600 “No Kings” rallies in all 50 states. The coordinated demonstrations aim to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, education, and security, which organizers say are pushing the country toward autocracy.
The protests, organized primarily by the progressive group Indivisible, come just ten months into Trump’s presidency. Since taking office, his administration has intensified immigration enforcement, slashed parts of the federal workforce, and cut funding to elite universities over campus activism, diversity programs, and transgender policies.
“There is nothing more American than saying ‘we don’t have kings’ and exercising our right to peacefully protest,” said Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible.
Over 300 grassroots organizations have joined the effort, with support from figures like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Hillary Clinton. The ACLU has provided legal and de-escalation training for tens of thousands of volunteer marshals to ensure peaceful demonstrations.
While Trump downplayed the rallies in a Fox Business interview, saying, “They’re referring to me as a king I’m not a king,” Republican leaders have denounced the protests. House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled the events as “hate America rallies,” accusing Democrats of fueling division.
Despite criticism, experts predict unprecedented participation. Dana Fisher, a professor at American University, estimates over 3 million people may join the nationwide protests potentially the largest in modern U.S. history.
“The goal is to build a collective identity among those who feel threatened or anxious under Trump’s administration,” Fisher said. “This may not immediately change policy, but it could strengthen opposition movements across the country.”
The “No Kings” movement marks another chapter in the ongoing struggle between Trump’s conservative agenda and a growing progressive resistance determined to uphold democratic values.
