'No Kings' and 'Hands Off' Protest Movements

Thousands of protesters gathered across the United States on Presidents' Day to demonstrate against Trump's agenda, including rallies outside the U.S. Capitol. The protests reflected broad opposition to various administration policies and actions.

More than 1,000 'Hands Off' protests occurred across the United States and in international cities including London, Berlin, and Paris, with tens of thousands rallying in Washington D.C. Congressional members including Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell, and Ilhan Omar were among the speakers.

Large-scale anti-Trump protests drew huge crowds across the US, described as the biggest day of demonstrations yet by an opposition movement attempting to regain momentum against the administration.

Forty-one anti-protest bills have been introduced in 22 states since the start of 2025, according to a law tracker, signaling an intensified crackdown on peaceful protest and assembly rights. The trend reflects a broader pattern of restrictions on First Amendment activities.

Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival, urging young people to oppose Trump's policies, continuing his tour with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that has been drawing record-breaking crowds since February. The rallies have focused on protesting the Trump administration.

Thousands of protesters rallied across the United States on Saturday to demonstrate against Trump administration policies, including immigration enforcement, civil liberties restrictions, and job cuts. Organizers called for participation from approximately 11 million people nationally.

Mass anti-Trump demonstrations took place across the United States in the second wave of protests this month. Protesters rallied from the east coast to the west coast.

May Day protests across the United States mobilized thousands of demonstrators opposing Trump administration policies on immigration, education, workers' rights, and other issues. Protests took place in large cities and smaller towns in areas supporting the president.

Organizers have planned 'No Kings' protests across approximately 2,000 sites scheduled for Saturday, coinciding with Trump's military parade in Washington and his birthday celebration.

Trump held a military parade in Washington D.C. on June 14, coinciding with his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. Hundreds of "No Kings" protests took place nationwide in opposition, with some protesters struck by vehicles in Virginia and San Francisco.

Millions of Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests across approximately 2,000 sites nationwide on June 14, demonstrating against Trump administration policies. Police in Los Angeles used teargas, foam rubber bullets, and batons to disperse crowds gathered near federal buildings.

Thousands of protesters participated in 'Fight the Trump Takeover' demonstrations across 34 US states on Saturday, August 16, opposing Republican redistricting plans that would redraw electoral maps in states including Texas.

The 'No Kings' anti-Trump protest movement is planning more than 2,700 rallies across all 50 states on Saturday, with organizers projecting large turnout. The protests call for limits on presidential power and are being organized in cities where Trump has deployed troops.

Nationwide 'No Kings' protests took place with large crowds demonstrating against Trump across cities and towns, featuring union participation and an estimated 2,700 planned events. The demonstrations focused on concerns about executive overreach by the Trump administration.

Millions of Americans participated in "No Kings" protests across all 50 states on October 18-19, with crowds in costumes demonstrating against what they characterized as sliding authoritarianism in the Trump administration. Democratic lawmakers including Bernie Sanders, Raphael Warnock, Adam Schiff, Cory Booker, and Chuck Schumer attended rallies.

Trump shared an AI-generated video on social media showing himself wearing a crown and flying a jet labeled "King Trump" that dumps brown liquid on demonstrators, in response to the No Kings protests.

Trump reposted an AI-generated video depicting a plane dumping sludge on 'No Kings' protesters. The post occurred during widespread demonstrations against Trump, with Vice President JD Vance calling the video 'funny.'

Fiber artists across the US are using craft activism, particularly yarn-based projects, to protest Trump administration policies including national guard deployments and rollbacks on abortion rights. The movement represents artistic resistance to various government initiatives.

Organizers called for a 'Free America Walkout' on Trump's inauguration anniversary in response to escalating ICE raids and attacks on gender-affirming care. The protests reflect growing public opposition to the administration's immigration and social policies.

Data showed a 133% increase in protests from 2017 to 2025, with anti-ICE enforcement demonstrations and 'No Kings' protests driving increased mobilization against the Trump administration. Musicians and performing artists Bruce Springsteen and others have criticized Trump's immigration enforcement policies.

Widespread protests erupted across Minneapolis and the nation following the killing of Alex Pretti. Minnesota workers pressured employers including Target, Delta, and Hilton to take action against ICE operations, with plans for an economic blackout of no work, shopping, or school.

Thousands of anti-ICE protesters marched across U.S. cities in a nationwide day of action, including New York City, following the killing of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. More than 300 anti-ICE protests are planned for the upcoming weekend.

Some US taxpayers are withholding their federal income tax to protest against Trump's administration, citing concerns over ICE surges, the war with Iran, and other policies.

Large-scale 'No Kings' anti-authoritarian protests are being organized across the United States to oppose Trump's policies, with organizers stating the movement has broad objectives but intentionally no centralized leadership structure.

Actress Jane Fonda led a rally outside the Kennedy Center urging Americans to 'stand tall against authoritarianism' and resist free-speech threats as part of protests against Trump administration policies affecting arts and media.

Millions of people participated in 'No Kings' protests across the country and world, demonstrating against Trump administration policies including the Iran war, deportation campaigns, and healthcare policy changes. The protests mark the third iteration of these coordinated demonstrations against Trump's presidency.

Demonstrators gathered at National Institutes of Health headquarters to protest Trump administration healthcare cuts and policies under HHS leadership of RFK Jr., with some chanting 'No kings, just vaccines!' as part of the broader 'No Kings' protest movement.

The third "No Kings" protest drew approximately 8 million people across all 50 US states and more than a dozen countries, marking the largest single-day protest in US history. Demonstrators opposed Trump's Iran war, immigration policies, and rising living costs.

Dozens of No Kings protesters were arrested in Los Angeles after clashing with police, with officers firing pepper balls and teargas at a group of approximately 150 demonstrators who did not disperse. The incident reflects tensions at some of the nationwide protests.