Activists and advocacy groups across the United States are gearing up for the second wave of “No Kings” protests on Saturday, October 18, challenging what they describe as President Donald Trump’s growing “authoritarian” tendencies.
The demonstrations are expected to take place in over 2,600 locations nationwide, including major cities like New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston, with millions anticipated to participate.
The movement, which first emerged on President’s Day in February, gained national prominence in June during Trump’s military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincided with his 79th birthday.
Organizers say the protests aim to reject unchecked executive power, emphasizing the message: “America has No Kings!”