“No Kings” Protests Spread Across the U.S., With a Focus on Minnesota Protests under the “No Kings” banner have erupted across the United States, with a significant emphasis on Minnesota. Saturday’s demonstrations marked the third round of nationwide rallies since President Donald Trump began his second term. The movement, which gained momentum following the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, has seen widespread participation, with over 3,300 events planned across all 50 states. Major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., are expected to host large crowds, while organizers have also targeted conservative-leaning regions outside major urban centers. The “No Kings” movement, initiated by the progressive nonprofit Indivisible, aims to mobilize voters in areas that typically lean conservative. According to organizers, approximately two-thirds of participants are expected to attend events in non-metropolitan regions. Leah Greenberg, a cofounder of Indivisible, emphasized that the defining aspect of Saturday’s protests is not just the number of participants but their geographic distribution. “The defining story of this Saturday’s mobilisation is not just how many people are protesting, but where they are protesting,” she stated. The focal point of the protests in Minnesota, however, was the Twin Cities, where Trump’s immigration policies have drawn intense scrutiny. In December, the state became a central location for Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration crackdown that deployed over 3,000 agents to conduct deportation raids. Critics accused the operation of using excessive force, leading to widespread condemnation. The controversy escalated in January when two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, were shot and killed by agents during a raid.#twin_cities #operation_metro_surge #indivisible #no_kings #bernie_sanders
Red Flare for Trump: 'No Kings' Rallies a Show of Political Force The "No Kings" protests, which took place on March 28, marked a significant moment in the political landscape, with demonstrations spanning multiple states and even international locations. While the rally in Minnesota, featuring Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda, drew attention, the broader movement’s reach extended far beyond, with protests occurring in Staunton, Virginia; Salisbury, Maryland; Rockford, Illinois; Beaver, Pennsylvania; Eugene, Oregon; Chillicothe, Ohio; Port Huron, Michigan; Flatwoods, West Virginia; and over 3,000 other locations across the U.S. and globally. Sarah Elizabeth Greer, 56, described the event as “a divine entanglement of democracy” while marching in Manhattan with her dogs, carrying signs that read “NO barKING” and “BITE the Power!” The protests, framed as a rejection of President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarianism, represented the largest single-day demonstration in the U.S. in more than half a century. The movement, rooted in a Revolutionary-era metaphor against Trump as a “king,” included communities in all 50 states and every congressional district, including rural and Republican-leaning areas. Despite the generally peaceful tone, the protests underscored a growing political force that could influence the 2026 midterm elections. The demonstrations followed a series of Republican losses in special elections, including a Democratic victory in Florida’s state house race, which represented Trump’s home district. The protests were seen as an omen of potential upheaval ahead of November’s midterms. In West Palm Beach, a twilight rally included a march down President Trump Boulevard toward his Mar-a-Lago estate, though police intercepted the demonstrators before they could reach the location.#bruce_springsteen #no_kings #sarah_elizabeth_greer #jane_fonda #abigail_jackson
