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Large crowds were observed in major cities such as New York City and Washington, D.C., and even in London, on Saturday during the second “No Kings” protest since June against the Trump administration.
While some leaders fear the marches could turn violent, there were no reports of violence or arrests at afternoon marches amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Republicans say the protests are just an attempt to distract from the current government shutdown battle and appease their base.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Los Angeles, told FOX Business he hopes Democratic leaders who attended will be more willing to accept the GOP plan after the demonstrations end — but he did not sound overly optimistic.
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People protest in Chicago as part of the No Kings marches at Daley Plaza on June 14, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. (Camille Krzaczynski/Getty Images for No Kings)
On Saturday in New York City, the NYPD issued an alert noting that the city had more than 100,000 people participate in all five boroughs and did not have to make a single “protest-related” arrest.
No arrests were reported in the capital, although some reports indicated that protesters briefly took to the streets.
Other major cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon and Austin, also saw large gatherings on Saturday, but police said the demonstrations were largely peaceful.
Police in Portland confirmed that at least three people were arrested after an alleged assault related to the “No Kings” protests downtown.
According to officials, one person was arrested and taken to prison. Two others were detained for investigation by Portland Police Bureau officers.
Outside Chicago in Broadview, Illinois State Police arrested at least fifteen people near an ICE facility.
In Denver, police said officers dispersed a small group to block access to the freeway, and several people were arrested.
Some arrests also took place in smaller cities in different states.
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Demonstrators gather in Washington, D.C., to participate in the “No Kings” protests on Saturday. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)
Nearly 2,500 “No Kings” protests were held. All over the United States.
The tone of Saturday’s “No Kings” protests was strongly anti-Trump, as demonstrators rallied against what they saw as the president’s authoritarian policies.
“California will continue to peacefully confront the Trump administration’s authoritarian seizure of power,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, wrote on X.
Demonstrators gather in Washington, D.C., to participate in the “No Kings” protest on Saturday. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)
“It’s a love of America march,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who spoke at the D.C. rally on Saturday, responding to criticism from Johnson and others.
After his speech at the rally in D.C., Sanders thanked the “millions” of Americans who turned out on Saturday.
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“Thank you to the millions of Americans who came out in small communities and big cities across this country to say loudly and boldly: No more kings. In America, we the people will rule.”