No Kings Protests Draw Millions Globally Against Trump Policies

Thousands of 'No Kings' protests took place across the U.S. and internationally on Saturday to oppose President Donald Trump's policies, with organizers expecting over 9 million participants in more than 3,100 events.

The rallies targeted various issues including increased immigration actions, the war in Iran, rollbacks of environmental protections, and cuts to education resources. The flagship event was held on the Minnesota Capitol lawn in St. Paul, where Bruce Springsteen headlined the rally. He performed 'Streets of Minneapolis,' a song he wrote in response to federal agents' fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Springsteen praised Minnesotans for pushing back against U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE), stating, 'Your strength and your commitment told us that this was still America.' Similar rallies were held in cities like New York, Washington D.C., and San Diego.

Organizers reported that two-thirds of the events were planned outside major urban centers, including conservative-leaning states such as Idaho, Wyoming, and South Dakota. The protests also extended internationally to countries like Canada, Mexico, Iceland, Kenya, Ecuador, Italy, France, and the UK. In Rome, thousands marched against Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's government and protested U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

The White House dismissed the rallies as products of 'leftist funding networks' with little real public support. Abigail Jackson, a White House spokesperson, stated that only reporters paid to cover them care about these protests. The National Republican Congressional Committee also criticized Democratic politicians for supporting the events.