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A new wave of “No Kings” protests took place across the United States on Saturday, March 28, with demonstrators voicing opposition to the policies of President Donald Trump.
According to BBC, protesters rallied against the war in Iran, strict federal immigration enforcement, and the rising cost of living. Organizers said the movement opposes what they describe as attempts by Trump to rule “like a tyrant.”
“Trump wants to rule us like a tyrant. But this is America, and power belongs to the people—not to self-appointed kings or their billionaire allies,” protest organizers said.
The White House dismissed the demonstrations, calling them “therapy sessions for Trump derangement,” and suggested that only journalists covering the events were paying attention.
Where protests took place
Demonstrations were held in major cities including New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.
In the capital, protesters filled central streets, gathered at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and assembled on the National Mall.
Minnesota became one of the focal points of the protests following a January incident in which federal immigration agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens, sparking nationwide outrage. Thousands gathered at the state capitol in Saint Paul, where Democratic politicians addressed the crowd.
Musician Bruce Springsteen also joined the protests, performing a song dedicated to demonstrations against immigration policies.
In New York, thousands filled Times Square and marched through Midtown Manhattan, forcing police to shut down traffic.
Arrests and incidents
While most demonstrations were peaceful, several incidents were reported. In Los Angeles, authorities detained two individuals for allegedly assaulting federal officers after a crowd surrounded a federal building and threw objects, injuring two officers.
Police also reported multiple arrests near a federal detention facility after protesters refused to disperse. Federal forces used “non-lethal measures” to clear the area.
Arrests were also made in Dallas following minor clashes with counter-protesters who blocked streets and disrupted marches.
Despite these incidents, organizers emphasized that the protests have largely remained peaceful, although National Guard units have been mobilized in several states.
The “No Kings” movement has appeared multiple times over the past year, criticizing what participants describe as a growing “cult of personality” and warning against turning the presidency into a tool of personal glorification.
