'No Kings' protests erupt across the US in new wave of unrest
Illustrative photo: Protests in the USA (Getty Images)
A new wave of protests under the slogan "No Kings" swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, targeting the policies of President Donald Trump. Demonstrators spoke out, in particular, against the war in Iran, the harsh actions of federal immigration authorities, and the rising cost of living, according to the BBC.
Protest organizers said they oppose what they describe as Trump's attempts to rule the country "as a tyrant."
"Trump wants to rule over us as a tyrant. But this is America, and power belongs to the people - not to wannabe kings or their billionaire cronies," the organizers said.
The White House responded dismissively, calling the protests "Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions," and added that the only people who care about them are "the reporters who are paid to cover them."
Where the protests took place
Throughout the day, demonstrations spread across nearly all major US cities, including New York, Washington, and Los Angeles.
In the capital, protesters flooded central streets, lined the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and gathered on the National Mall.
As in previous "No Kings" rallies, participants brought effigies of Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other administration officials. Some demonstrators called for their removal and arrest.
One of the main centers of protest was Minnesota. In January, federal immigration agents there killed two American citizens — Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti — sparking outrage and nationwide protests against the administration's immigration policies.
On this day, thousands gathered near the State Capitol in St. Paul, where prominent Democratic Party figures also took the stage.
Musician Bruce Springsteen joined the rally and performed the song "Streets of Minneapolis," dedicated to protests against immigration policy.
In New York, thousands filled Times Square and marched through Midtown Manhattan, prompting police to shut down traffic on several streets.
Arrests
At the same time, incidents were reported in several cities. In Los Angeles, according to the US Department of Homeland Security, two people were detained for assaulting federal law enforcement officers. Authorities said a crowd surrounded the Roybal Federal Building and began throwing objects at agents, injuring two officers.
The Los Angeles Police Department also reported multiple arrests after protesters failed to comply with orders to disperse near a federal detention facility. According to law enforcement, federal forces used "non-lethal measures" to disperse the crowd.
Arrests were also reported in Dallas following minor clashes that broke out when counterprotesters blocked streets and disrupted the "No Kings" march.
Despite this, organizers emphasize that the protests have remained largely peaceful overall, although National Guard units have already been mobilized in several states.
Over the past year, rallies under the "No Kings" slogan have repeatedly taken place in cities across the United States. Participants have protested against what they call a "cult of personality" and attempts to turn the presidency into a tool of self-glorification, stressing that a republic has no place for symbols associated with monarchies or authoritarian regimes. Trump and his allies have previously portrayed the US president in monarchical imagery on multiple occasions.
