WASHINGTON — Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in communities across the U.S. for “No Kings” demonstrations that the president's Republican Party disparaged as “Hate America” rallies.
Crowds gather Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, to listen to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during a No Kings protest in Washington.
Allison Robbert, Associated Press
Crowds gather Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, to listen to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during a No Kings protest in Washington.
Allison Robbert, Associated Press
Attendees sign a banner representing the U.S. Constitution on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a No Kings protest in Washington.
Allison Robbert, Associated Press
Demonstrators carry a signed banner representing the U.S. Constitution as they rally Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, before marching to the National Mall during a No Kings protest in Washington.
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a No Kings protest in Washington.
Allison Robbert, Associated Press
Demonstrators carry signs Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, as they march to the National Mall during a No Kings protest in Washington.
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
Demonstrators carry signs during a No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Washington.
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
Demonstrators carry signs during a No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Washington.
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
Demonstrators carry signs during a No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Washington.
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
Demonstrators carry signs during a No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Washington.
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
People participate in a "No Kings" rally Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala.
Mike Stewart, Associated Press
Matt Ezell participates in a "No Kings" rally Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala.
Mike Stewart, Associated Press
A demonstrator participates in a "No Kings" rally Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala.
Mike Stewart, Associated Press
A demonstrator holds a sign Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during an anti-Trump protest in Madrid, Spain.
Bernat Armangue, Associated Press
People take part in a pro-democracy 'No Kings' protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Malmö, Sweden.
Johan Nilsson, TT News Agency
A woman shows a poster as she participates in a pro-democracy, anti-Trump protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, outside the U.S. Embassy at the Pariser Platz square in Berlin.
Markus Schreiber, Associated Press
People display U.S. flag and a "No Kings" sign as they participate in a pro-democracy, anti-Trump protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, outside the U.S. Embassy at the Pariser Platz square in Berlin.
Markus Schreiber, Associated Press
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker arrives Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a "No Kings" protest in Chicago.
Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press
A demonstrators carries a sign stating "RULE of LAW" on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a No Kings protest in Washington.
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
People walk along the street Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during the "No Kings" protest in Houston.
Raquel Natalicchio, Houston Chronicle
A rallygoer plays guitar Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a rally and march through the streets in Denver.
David Zalubowski, Associated Press
A U.S. Park Police officer oversees a No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Washington.
Allison Robbert, Associated Press
A protester wears a blow-up mushroom costume Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a "No Kings" protest in New York.
Olga Fedorova, Associated Press
Protesters holding an upside-down U.S. flag shout slogans from scaffolding Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a "No Kings" protest in New York.
Olga Fedorova, Associated Press
People gather Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a "No Kings" protest in Chicago.
Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press
A demonstrator carries a sign saying "DEMocracy not TRUMPocracy" on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, a No Kings protest in Washington.
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
People march Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a "No Kings" protest in Portland, Ore.
Jenny Kane, Associated Press
Protesters march Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in the streets near City Hall during a "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles.
Ethan Swope, Associated Press
People take part in a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle.
Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press
A protester carrying an effigy of Donald Trump during a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Ethan Swope, Associated Press
Demonstrators in costumes hold placards Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in London.
