Mass demonstrations took place across the United States on Saturday, March 28 as part of the latest wave of “No Kings” protests, with organizers and participants denouncing the policies of Donald Trump amid the ongoing US-‘Israeli’ war on Iran.
Protests were reported in nearly every major city, including New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, marking the third nationwide mobilization under the “No Kings” banner. Organizers said the demonstrations targeted a range of issues, including the war on Iran, intensified immigration enforcement, and the rising cost of living.
“Trump wants to rule over us as a tyrant. But this is America, and power belongs to the people—not to wannabe kings or their billionaire cronies,” organizers said in a statement.
In Washington, D.C., thousands marched through the city center, with large crowds gathering at the Lincoln Memorial and across the National Mall. Protesters carried signs and effigies depicting Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other administration officials, calling for their removal from office.
One of the largest demonstrations took place in St. Paul, where protesters gathered at the state capitol in Minnesota. The rally was shaped by the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, two individuals killed by federal immigration agents earlier this year, sparking nationwide outrage. Thousands filled the streets, joined by political figures and cultural performers, including Bruce Springsteen, who performed a song critical of immigration enforcement.
In New York City, crowds packed Times Square and marched through Manhattan, forcing street closures as police redirected traffic. Previous “No Kings” protests have drawn millions nationwide, underscoring the scale of opposition.
In Los Angeles, federal authorities said two officers were injured after being struck with objects outside a federal building, and arrests were made. Additional arrests were reported in Los Angeles and Dallas following clashes and dispersal orders. Authorities in several states deployed the National Guard ahead of the demonstrations.
The White House dismissed the protests, with a spokesperson calling them “Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions” and suggesting they were driven by media attention rather than widespread public concern.
Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has expanded executive powers of the President, including deploying National Guard troops to cities and targeting political opponents through law enforcement actions. Critics argue these measures threaten democratic institutions, while the administration has defended them as necessary to address national crises.
