Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests target Trump as crowds rally in cities from coast to coast

A total of 15 people were arrested on Saturday during protests at the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

This comes after 15 people were arrested on Friday in protests near the same facility.

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) confirmed at least three people were detained Saturday after an alleged assault related to the "No Kings" protests in downtown Portland.

One person was arrested and booked into jail, according to officials. Two others have been detained pending investigation by PPB officers.

PPB shared a photo of the suspect in handcuffs near a police car, but their identity has not yet been released.

The detention announcement came after tear gas was deployed to control an unruly crowd of protesters near the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility Saturday afternoon.

Police have been attempting to clear the streets, playing sound truck announcements including, "if you stay in the street, you may be arrested or cited for applicable laws" and "failure to comply with officer orders may subject you to crowd control measures, including impact munitions or other physical force."

The daytime "No Kings" protest, which started at 10 a.m. local time, remained peaceful with tens of thousands marching toward Waterfront Park from various parts of the city.

All of the groups converged at the park, exceeding its capacity and forcing the closure of Southwest Naito Parkway between Southwest Ash Street and Southwest Morrison Street.

An Incident Management Team, which is overseen by a Crowd Management Incident Commander, was later activated.

At least four people were arrested by Illinois State Police after a clash Saturday night between anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters near a facility in Broadview, Illinois , according to a report from FOX 32 Chicago.

Video footage showed protesters in helmets and gas masks battling with police after dark.

Officers were wearing body-worn cameras during the encounter.

The arrests come after "No Kings" protests nationwide drew hundreds of thousands of demonstrators Saturday afternoon.

At least 100,000 people descended upon New York City’s Times Square on Saturday for the "No Kings" protest and Fox News Digital spoke to more than half a dozen of them about why they took to the streets to rally against President Trump.

"Because I'm an American and I learned from history, unlike a lot of other people in this country. History repeats itself," a man named Ed told Fox News Digital when asked why he came to the rally. "People don't seem to understand that, and we're going down a slippery slope ... we'll be just another one of what Trump called the s***hole countries. That's where he's leading us."

A woman named Nicole told Fox News Digital part of her motivation for attending is that she is recovering from cancer and her husband was recently diagnosed with cancer and says she received a notice their health insurance would be canceled in July 2026.

"So we can bomb random boats off the coast of Venezuela, spend all this money on ICE terrorizing people, so we can take food and health care away from families," Nicole said. "It's disgusting."

Fox News Digital watched as a man dressed in yellow placed an Antifa sticker onto a street sign as protesters walked by. Several users on social media posted signs mentioning Antifa, which Trump designated as a domestic terrorist organization earlier this year.

Many of the signs at the protest used the term "fascist" to describe Trump and several labeled Trump and members of his administration as "Nazis."

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Fox News Digital's Andrew Mark Miller and Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report.

Demonstrators protest the Trump administration during the "No Kings" national rally in Denver, Colorado on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Jason Connolly/AFP via Getty Images)

The Denver Police Department confirmed it arrested "several" people after a small group of protesters ignored officers' orders to disperse.

While most "No Kings" demonstrators in Denver left downtown after the planned march, officials said a crowd remains in the area.

As of 5:30 p.m. local time, police said a third group is marching in the downtown area.

Authorities are monitoring the situation.

Protesters gathered across the country for "No Kings" rallies on Oct. 18th, 2025. (Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images; Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images; and Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., slammed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Saturday, accusing him of siding with communists by backing the nationwide "No Kings" protests—a sweeping movement against the Trump administration.

The social media smack down happened after Schumer posted to X Thursday encouraging "Americans who love this country" and "care about democracy" to march peacefully during the weekend rallies.

"The No Kings rally says that in a very strong way, where millions of Americans will come together to say just that—that we don't want kings in America," Schumer wrote. "And I say to my fellow citizens: do not let [President] Donald Trump and Republicans intimidate you into silence. That's what they want to do. They're afraid of the truth."

Johnson replied to the post Saturday, alleging Schumer's power is "now in jeopardy because the Marxists are planning to take his seat."

"In his desperation, he’s selfishly chosen to 'show a fight' by: 1) shutting down the entire federal government; 2) demanding $1.5 trillion in NEW wasteful spending; and 3) promoting a rally openly sponsored by Communists," Johnson wrote. "Schumer is shameless."

On Friday, Schumer shared a video attacking Johnson, directly asking him, "What are you hiding?" in relation to the Jeffrey Epstein files.

"Speaker Johnson is more concerned about protecting what happened in [the Epstein mansion] than what happens in [emergency rooms] and in other clinics and hospitals around the country," Schumer said in the video. "Speaker Johnson, what are you afraid of. Democrats are ready to make a deal to lower costs for the American people. Are you?"

This aerial picture taken on October 18, 2025 shows protesters forming a human banner during the "No Kings" national day of protest on Ocean Beach in San Francisco, California. California's November 4, 2025 special election on Proposition 50, is a measure backed by legislative Democrats and Governor Gavin Newsom that, if approved, would redraw the state's congressional districts.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 Laure Andrillon / AFP via Getty Images))

Activists gathered on Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Saturday for a large-scale art demonstration tied to the “No Kings” movement.

Thousands of people arranged themselves to spell out “No Kings” alongside “Yes on 50,” with an American flag positioned between the messages.

Proposition 50, a controversial ballot measure set for 2026, would redraw California’s congressional map in a way critics say is designed to give Democrats even greater control over the state’s delegation.

According to reporting from CBS News, supporters at the demonstration argued the measure is about “strengthening democracy,” though opponents view it as another partisan power grab in a state already dominated by one party.

The aerial display drew significant attention online as drone shots and photos of the massive human formation went across social media Saturday.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., posted a video to X from a “No Kings” event showing herself tearing apart a shiny plastic crown.

“We’re gonna tear up the crown!” she declared as the crowd cheered. She later captioned the clip, “No Crown. #NoKings!”

The 85-year-old, who once led the House twice as speaker, appeared to be echoing her 2020 moment when she tore up President Trump’s State of the Union address on live television.

A woman was arrested on a weapons charge after an alleged incident near a "No Kings" protest in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Google Maps)

A South Carolina woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly brandishing a gun while traveling near a planned "No Kings" demonstration in Myrtle Beach.

Mary Moriarty, 59, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, is charged with pointing and presenting a firearm, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

Just after 2 p.m., officers spotted Moriarty in a vehicle pull out a gun while traveling near the protest, officials said.

She was safely taken into custody without incident, according to police.

No additional information was immediately provided to Fox News Digital.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on social media Saturday urged citizens participating in "No Kings" protests to "demonstrate peacefully," while also accusing the Trump administration of conducting an "authoritarian takeover."

In an X post Saturday, Newsom said "as Californians take to the streets today to stand up against the President’s authoritarian playbook, I urge everyone to stay safe and demonstrate peacefully."

He told locals not to "give in" to President Donald Trump's "provocations," before making another post alleging "the values Americans cherish are under assault by @realDonaldTrump."

"THIS IS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and California will keep peacefully pushing back against the Trump Administration's authoritarian takeover," Newsom wrote.

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., used Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protests on the National Mall to attack President Donald Trump in a video posted to X.

“So it’s Adam Schiff here on the Mall for No Kings Day,” he said in the video. “We are gathering by the millions around the country to say we are a democracy and we are gonna remain a democracy. We threw out a king 250 years ago and we’re not going back.”

Flanked by liberal activist and television personality Bill Nye "the Science Guy," Schiff drew on revolutionary rhetoric while painting Trump and his supporters as authoritarian. Nye himself compared the gathering to anti-Vietnam protests, saying, “I remember when the Vietnam War protest took place right here, and it was just elbow to elbow. Millions of people protesting this war to nowhere, and it changed the world. And so we’re going to do the same thing today. Per the Constitution, we have the right to assemble and address our grievances.”

“We are really grateful to the millions of people that are going to be turning out across the country today to make their voices heard,” Schiff added in response. “It’s those kind of individual acts of protest and courage that are gonna make the difference and that are going to save our democracy.”

The event is one of a series of anti-Trump demonstrations staged under the “No Kings” banner, branding Trump as a monarch rather than an elected leader.

Schiff’s video follows the Democrat Party's ongoing trend of leaning on celebrity cameos and endorsements during President Trump's second term.

Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff shared photos at a Santa Monica "No Kings" protest Saturday on X. (@DouglasEmhoff via X)

Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff posted a series of photos Saturday at a "No Kings" protest in Santa Monica, California.

One of the photos was a selfie with his son, Cole Emhoff, amid a group of protesters.

In another photo, Emhoff was seen standing next to a woman in a pink tutu, holding a sign that read, "If Kamala had won we'd be at brunch! No kings!"

In an X post Friday, former Vice President Kamala Harris urged Americans to take part in the nationwide demonstrations.

"In our country, the power is with the people," Harris wrote. "Tomorrow, October 18, I encourage you to join your neighbors in peaceful protest at a No Kings event."

A large crowd gathered in downtown Chicago Saturday for a “No Kings” rally where Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered fiery remarks attacking President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies and economic agenda.

Johnson framed the demonstration as a stand against “authoritarianism” and a defense of democracy.

“Are you all ready to defend this democracy? Are you ready to fight fascism? Are you prepared to destroy authoritarianism once and for all? We’ll let the world hear you, no kings!” Johnson declared, drawing chants of “No Kings!” from the crowd.

The mayor accused Trump of using federal immigration authorities as “his private militarized occupying force” and compared the political moment to a “rematch of the Civil War.” He warned that “the attempt to divide and conquer this nation will not prevail because when the people are united, justice always prevails.”

Johnson also attacked Trump's tax reforms, portraying them as giveaways to “the ultra-rich and large corporations” that came at the expense of healthcare, housing, education, and transportation. He called on Chicagoans to fight back by demanding higher taxes on corporations and billionaires.

“If my ancestors, as slaves, can lead the greatest general strike in the history of this country, taking it to the ultra-rich and big corporations, we can do the same today,” Johnson said. He urged “black people, white people, brown people, Asian people, immigrants, gay people” to unite in what he described as a new struggle against economic and political oppression.

The mayor concluded by promising that Chicago would remain at the forefront of resistance to what he called Trump’s “authoritarianism.” “We will defend our democracy, we will defend our humanity, we will tear down tyranny, and we will do it together,” Johnson said.

People gather at Times Square during a "No Kings" national day of protest in New York on October 18, 2025. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed on X the majority of "No Kings" protests dispersed as of about 3:30 p.m. local time, with all traffic closures lifted.

NYPD officials said there were more than 100,000 attendees across all five boroughs "peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights."

At the time of the post, the NYPD said it had not made any protest-related arrests.

While official counts are still coming in, organizers of the "No Kings" rally in Washington, D.C. said there were more than 200,000 attendees at the protest near the Capitol building.

"Millions took to the streets today across more than 2,700 cities and towns, marking a day of defiance against Trump’s authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our cities," organizers wrote in a news release.

People participate in a "No Kings" national day of protest in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2025. (Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., shared a video of the "No Kings" protest turnout in Boston Saturday, claiming "Boston has been defying kings since we threw the tea into the harbor in 1773."

The protest, held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Boston Common, drew a large crowd with speakers including Warren, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Mayor Michelle Wu.

During Warren's speech, she accused Republicans of not having a "spine," calling the demonstrations against President Donald Trump "deeply American."

"What's happened to the Republicans in Congress," Warren said. "They know that Trump is not a king, but they seem to have lost something. Not a single one of them has a spine. The only movement these Republicans can manage is to bow down to Donald Trump."

"Now, when you ask these Republicans about today, they claim a "No Kings" rally is anti-American," she added. "They are wrong. Hundreds of thousands of people protesting peacefully for what they believe in—that is deeply American. That is patriotism."

Sen. Chuck Schumer shared photos at the New York City "No Kings" protest Saturday. (Credit: Chuck Schumer via X)

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced on X he marched with labor unions Saturday in the "No Kings" protest in New York City.

The Democrat shared photos smiling, holding up a sign reading "fix the healthcare crisis," amid the ongoing government shutdown.

"Today as millions of Americans rally across this country for No Kings Day: I proudly marched side-by-side with labor unions and so many more of our fellow citizens in NYC," Schumer wrote. "We have no dictators in America. And we won’t allow Trump to keep eroding our democracy."

The message came after a barrage of posts by Schumer early Saturday, accusing President Donald Trump of "want[ing] to become [a king]," and intimidating Americans into silence.

"Dictators evolve when good people of all different beliefs and backgrounds stay silent," he wrote in a previous post. "This No Kings Day says we will not stay silent."

A chant comparing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Ku Klux Klan was heard in the streets of New York City Saturday amid the global "No Kings" protests being held to challenge President Donald Trump.

"NYPD. KKK. ICE-B.P. THEY'RE ALL THE SAME!" protesters can be heard chanting in the street as a significant crowd of protesters marched forward near Times Square.

Signs were also prevalent at the "No Kings" protests in New York City and around the country Saturday. One sign being held up by protesters in New York, spotted by Fox News Digital, stated "Because We Love America: No Kings." Another reportedly read: “ALL NAZIS GO TO HELL," according to Turning Point USA.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs posted to social media to weigh in on the nationwide "No Kings" protests Saturday. (‪@deptvetaffairs.bsky.social‬ via Bluesky)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clapped back at millions of protesters taking the streets to rally against President Donald Trump during nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations on Saturday.

"Good Morning to our fellow Americans who are celebrating No Kings Day today," the agency wrote in a Bluesky post from its official account. "While most of us celebrate this reality on July 4th, you do you! #nokings."

"No Kings" organizers said the goal of the event is to show the world "America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people."

Hundreds of thousands have already gathered in New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and other U.S. cities.

Thousands of protesters approached the U.S. Capitol Saturday during a "No Kings" protest in Washington, D.C.

The demonstration, which was scheduled from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., remains still ongoing, with large crowds gathering in the streets.

Organizers of the event said they expected hundreds of thousands of attendees.

The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department issued a travel advisory Friday noting there would be "multiple First Amendment activities" causing parking restrictions and street closures.

According to the White House, President Donald Trump is out of town at his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida.

'No Kings' protesters in New York City (Credit: Fox News Digital)

Turning Point USA contributor Savanah Hernandez shared video from the "No Kings" protest taking place in New York City Saturday, showing many rallygoers marching with signs labeling popular Democrats like California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., "ANTIFA."

The video shows the signs with Newsom, Pritzker, and Ocasio-Cortez's face plastered on them next to the word "ANTIFA" in big bold letters. They were paired alongside other posters with images of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel as well. Protesters held them up for all to see as they marched in New York City.

Other visible signs included criticism of President Donald Trump's approach to free speech. Another sought to make light of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, while someone could also be seen carrying signs donned with an image of Trump's mugshot.

“ALL NAZIS GO TO HELL," another sign read, according to Turning Point USA on X. Fox News Digital also caught an image of a sign that read: "Because We LOVE America: NO KINGS."

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New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill attended a "No Kings" protest in Montclair, N.J., where she accused President Donald Trump of "raising costs."

"We know at every level this president is raising costs on people," Sherrill told the crowd.

She later added, "We've got a guy in Washington, D.C., that thinks he's going to reap all of the benefits of being in charge. We're going to fight it. We're going to fight it tooth and nail."

Sherrill ended her address by declaring, "New Jersey is a blue state" and "when we vote, we win."

Protesters seen rallying at a 'No Kings' protest against Trump

One of the founders of The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump PAC, George Conway, was seen at the "No Kings" protest in Washington, D.C., on Saturday leading an unsuccessful chant questioning how many kids President Donald Trump has starved.

“Hey hey, Donald J., how many kids did you starve today? Hey, hey, Donald J. how many kids did you starve today? Hey, Hey ---  okay that's...,” Conway can be heard shouting through a megaphone, trying to lead a D.C. crowd of protesters, before giving up due to ack of enthusiasm from the crowd. The video has been shared by several users across social media.

Other pictures showed Conway at the protest wearing a t-shirt that reads, "I AM ANTIFA."

Nearly 2,000 protests are expected to take place at cities across the country Saturday. Significant crowds have already begun gathering in New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Charlotte, North Carolina, and even outside the U.S. Embassy in London, according to video and images of the protests circulating online.

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Participants in the "No Kings" rally in New York City were handed copies of a newspaper called "The Communist," with the front page reading, "The billionaires are the enemy."

The subtitle read, "Class struggle, not culture war." Featured stories included, "Party of Billionaires Reins in Zohran," "Reform vs. Revolution: Two Trends in Socialism" and "U.S. Imperialism Blind-Sided by China's Rise."

Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images

Millions of people are expected to gather across thousands of locations in the United States on Saturday for a nationwide "No Kings" protest challenging Donald Trump and his GOP priorities.

Saturday's demonstrations across the nation mark the second "No Kings" protest since Trump took office. Some Democratic members and candidates for Congress are expected to attend.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., did not provide a clear answer when asked if he would attend one of the rallies Saturday, telling reporters he hasn't "finalized" his schedule. However, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., as well as House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., both told the press they would be in attendance Saturday.

Republicans have argued that this second mass "No Kings" protest event scheduled for Saturday is simply an effort to distract from the current government shutdown battle and appease their base. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told FOX Business he hoped that Democratic leaders who attended would be more willing to accept the GOP's plan after the demonstrations were over — but he did not sound overly optimistic.