The 'No Kings' protest against the policies and authoritarian tendencies of US President Donald Trump made American history, where on October 18, 2025, over 7 million people took to the streets across more than 2,600 locations in all 50 states. This protest was organized by organizations like Indivisible, 50501, and MoveOn, which was against the Trump administration's immigration, education, and environmental policies. From Times Square to Los Angeles, protestors chanted 'No Kings', declaring the protection of democracy while labeling Trump as 'authoritarian'.

Details of the Protest:

'No Kings Day', which was a continuation of the June 2025 protests, focused on the Trump government's 'First Amendment violations'. In Times Square, thousands of protestors waved posters reading 'No Kings, Only Democracy', while leaders like Senator Bernie Sanders and Brandon Johnson addressed crowds in Boston and Atlanta. Sanders said: 'This moment is a struggle against one man's greed and disrespect for the Constitution.' Protestors termed Trump's 'America First' policy as 'America Last', and a woman in Times Square said: 'Protest is a matter of courage.'

Anti-Trump protests also took place in Europe, where thousands participated in Berlin and Paris. Trump told Fox News: 'I am not a king, this is a protest of hate.' The BJP called it a 'left-wing conspiracy', but Ezra Levin of Indivisible said: 'This is the largest peaceful protest in America's history.'

Background and Impact:

The 'No Kings' protest was against the government shutdown and policies, marking the first major challenge of Trump's second term. The 7 million protestors kept Trump's approval rating at 42%, while Republican leaders called it 'anarchy'. Experts say this protest will play a key role in the 2026 midterm elections.

"Protecting democracy is the responsibility of every citizen." — Bernie Sanders

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New York Times, Al Jazeera, NBC News, X Post