A global wave of “No Kings” demonstrations took place Saturday, as countless protesters gathered in cities across the United States and abroad to voice opposition to what organizers describe as growing threats to democracy and executive overreach.

Protesters turned out at roughly 2,700 rallies around the country to celebrate free speech and protest many of the Trump administration's actions.

Morale just keeps getting worse and worse because the administration does not value government workers," Riva Duncan, retired Forest Service worker.

President Trump posted the fake clip as the 'No Kings' protests returned in cities across the country over the weekend

Across the United States on Sunday, from Boise to Baltimore and San Diego to St. Louis, scores of people showed up to challenge President Trump and his administration as part of the "No Kings" protests.

The nation is seeing its second "No Kings" against President Donald Trump as Republicans call demonstrations a distraction from the government shutdown.

Protesters gathered in mass crowds across the United States and in other nations for another "No Kings Day" on Oct. 18, 2025.