Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. consulate general in downtown Toronto on Saturday afternoon as part of a global protest against the Trump administration. The event attracted approximately 300 participants, according to Toronto police. Protesters carried signs with messages such as "Hands off Canada," "Elbows Up, Never 51," and "Trump is the enemy from within."

One notable participant dressed as a handmaiden from Margaret Atwood’s novel "The Handmaid’s Tale" held a sign that read "Under his eye," referencing the book's depiction of an authoritarian regime. Organizers encouraged attendees to dress as "the cutest non-violent character" they could imagine to counter the perception that anti-fascists are terrorists. Many participants wore inflatable costumes, including frogs, unicorns, and rubber ducks.

This Toronto demonstration was part of a larger movement, with over 2,700 anti-Trump protests occurring worldwide on the same day, known as the "No Kings" protests. The movement criticizes various policies of the Trump administration, including immigration raids, cuts to healthcare, and insufficient action on gun violence.

In a statement, the organization behind the protests said, "The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty."

In addition to Toronto, anti-Trump rallies were also held in Ottawa and Vancouver. Thousands of protests were planned across the United States, with solidarity rallies taking place in cities like London, Paris, and Madrid.

The first "No Kings" protests occurred on June 14, coinciding with a planned military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s birthday. These demonstrations followed several days of protests against federal immigration raids and the deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles.

The organizers declared the day of peaceful action a success, stating, "The world saw the power of the people." They noted that President Trump’s birthday parade was overshadowed by protests nationwide and globally, asserting that his attempt to turn June 14 into a celebration was thwarted by the rising strength of the movement against his perceived authoritarianism.