No Kings Protests

The first major No Kings Protest took place on June 14, 2025. The 50501 Movement is what organized the No Kings Protest Movement during the second term of Donald Trump’s presidency in June of 2025. The name “50501” stands for “50 states, 50 protests, One movement,” reflecting the group’s goal of holding protests across the country. Protesters use the phrase “No Kings” to argue that Trump has acted like a monarch. The protests were planned to align with the 250th anniversary celebration of the U.S. Army, which included a large military parade. Critics of the administration viewed the celebration as symbolic because it also took place on both Flag Day and Trump’s 79th birthday. 

According to protest organizers, events were scheduled in nearly 2,000 locations across the United States. These events included speeches, marches, signs, and gatherings in public spaces. The organizers said that the protests would remain peaceful and encouraged participants to avoid confrontation. The movement also prohibited weapons at its events and emphasized nonviolent action!

The second No Kings Protest took place on October 18, 2025. According to the No Kings Organization, over 7 million Americans joined 2,700 plus events in all 50 states.

The third nationwide protest took place on March 28, 2026, and highlighted recent ICE (U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement) activities. Among the 3000 events, protesters were furious with the deaths of protesters Alex Pretti and Renée Good that occurred in Minneapolis earlier this year. At the rallies, many protesters focused on what they view as cruelty by ICE, and others directed their anger toward the war in Iran.

Critics of the movement, however, argue that the comparisons between Trump and a monarch are exaggerated and politically motivated. Dan Greenberg, a senior legal fellow at the Cato Institute, described the protests as an effort to highlight what some Americans believe is a break from traditional presidential behavior. He stated, “The No Kings Protests are a powerful way to explain that the way President Trump has behaved is just out of step with the way presidents have behaved historically.”

The No Kings protests became part of the national debate surrounding authority from our president, public protests, and the role of activism in the United States during Trump’s second term.