Millions Protest Trump's Policies in 'No Kings' Rallies

Thousands of people across the US participated in 'No Kings' protests against President Donald Trump's policies, with demonstrations held in cities including New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles. The protests were sparked by concerns over Trump's actions, which critics say are unconstitutional and threaten American democracy. Trump has expanded presidential power, used executive orders to dismantle parts of the government, and deployed National Guard troops to US cities despite objections from state governors. The protests were largely peaceful, with no reported arrests in New York City, where over 100,000 people gathered. Democratic politicians, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Bernie Sanders, joined the protests and expressed solidarity with the demonstrators. The protests also drew support from abroad, with demonstrations held in European cities including Berlin, Madrid, and Rome.

The article discusses various news stories, with a focus on a message from actor John Cusack to President Donald Trump, saying 'Go to hell!' at a rally in Chicago as part of the 'No Kings Day' movement. Other news includes immigration issues, a federal judge's concerns over federal agents' actions, Trump's commutation of former Rep. George Santos' sentence, and various other domestic and international news stories.

Millions of people rallied across the US on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's 'authoritarian' agenda in a series of events dubbed 'No Kings.' The protests, organized by the Indivisible Project, drew nearly 7 million people, with large crowds in major cities like New York and smaller gatherings in towns and cities across the country. Protesters expressed concerns about the erosion of democracy, threats to freedom of expression, and the Trump administration's immigration policies. The events were largely peaceful, with some incidents of counter-protesters clashing with demonstrators. Speakers at the rallies included high-profile figures like Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Bill Nye, 'The Science Guy.' Protesters wore costumes and waved American flags, emphasizing the peaceful and patriotic nature of the demonstrations.

Tens of thousands of protesters participated in 'No Kings' demonstrations across the US, including in New York City, Chicago, and Washington DC, to protest President Trump and his policies. The protests, organized by a coalition of groups including the American Civil Liberties Union and Indivisible, drew large crowds and featured chants and signs criticizing Trump and comparing him to a monarch or fascist leader. Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago urged protesters to be 'ready to fight fascism,' while Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders told the crowd in Washington DC that Trump's desire for power threatened democracy. Trump denied being a monarch and accused Democrats of paying protesters, while his allies called the protests a 'hate America' rally.

Vice President JD Vance attended a Marine Corps exercise at Camp Pendleton in California, praising the military's strength and criticizing Democrats over the government shutdown. The event was met with protests across the country, with Governor Gavin Newsom calling it an 'absurd show of force.' Vance used the speech to attack Democrats, pledging that the Trump administration would ensure troops were paid during the shutdown. The event highlighted the rising tensions between the federal government and Democratic leaders over the use of the military in domestic affairs.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans protested against President Donald Trump's 'imperial presidency' in rallies across the country on October 18, 2025. The protests, dubbed 'No Kings' marches, were against Trump's overreach of executive power, crackdown on illegal immigrants, government shutdown, funding cuts for education, healthcare, and food assistance programs, and his increasingly authoritarian tendencies. The protests were coordinated by over 200 progressive organizations and drew nearly seven million people. Speakers at the rallies, including Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, warned of the dangers of Trump's actions and called for defense of democracy.