'No Kings' protest draws huge crowds across U.S.

Huge crowds of protesters gathered in major cities across the U.S. and in other parts of the country on Saturday to take part in rallies against President Trump and his administration. Why it matters: This latest round of protests comes as the government shutdown approaches its third week and opposition to Trump's military crackdown on Democratic-led cities grows.Driving the news: More than 2,700 events were planned as part of the 'No Kings' protest across 50 states as of Friday, as well as several internationally, including in London, Paris, Rome and Lisbon, Portugal.Organizing groups include the American Civil Liberties Union, American Federation of Teachers, 50501, Human Rights Campaign, Indivisible and MoveOn.Friction point: GOP lawmakers condemned the movement as "a hate America rally" and cast blame on the protests for the continued government shutdown. Organizers rebuked the Republicans' claims.The intrigue: Protests in 2025 have reached a wider swath of the U.S. than at any other point on record, according to a Thursday report from the Harvard Kennedy School. The current protest movement has reached deeper into Trump-voting areas than at almost any time during his first administration, the analysis found. Though those protests tend to be smaller than the nationwide average. See photos from some of Saturday's protests below: New York City U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) (C) joins demonstrators participating in a "No Kings" protest in Manhattan. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Protesters seen on October 18, 2025 in New York, New York. Organizers expect millions to participate in cities and towns across the nation for the second "No Kings" protest to denounce the Trump administration. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) Protesters seen on October 18, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) Thousands of people participate in a "No Kings" protest in Manhattan on October 18, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Boston, Massachusetts People participate in a "No Kings" national day of protest in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2025. From New York to San Francisco, millions of Americans are expected to hit the streets to voice their anger over President Donald Trump's policies at nationwide "No Kings" protests. (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images) People participate in a "No Kings" national day of protest in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)Chicago, Illinois Protesters march in the second "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers expect millions to participate in cities and towns across the nation for the second "No Kings" protest to denounce the Trump administration. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Protesters march in the second "No Kings" protest in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (center) stands with protesters during Chicago's 'No Kings' protest. (Photo by Carrie Shepherd | Axios Chicago)West Palm Beach, Florida People participate in a "No Kings" national day of protest in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)Washington, D.C. Demonstrators march near the Lincoln Memorial during a "No Kings" protest in Washington, DC. (Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images.) People participate in a "No Kings" national day of protest in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amid FARAHI / AFP) (Photo by AMID FARAHI/AFP via Getty Images)Go deeper: GOP's latest government shutdown scapegoat: No Kings protests

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