TL;DR: The third wave of “No Kings” anti-Trump protests drew millions of demonstrators across all 50 US states and more than a dozen countries on March 28, 2026 — with grievances ranging from the Iran war and ICE crackdowns to rising living costs and democratic backsliding.
America woke up to its biggest protest day yet. Organizers said millions were expected to gather in the US and around the world in what they billed as potentially the “single largest non-violent day of action” in American history, with more than 3,200 marches planned across all 50 states and several continents. The movement, branded “No Kings,” has become the most visible and sustained opposition to Donald Trump’s second presidency.
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What Is “No Kings” and Why Now?
“No Kings” is the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025 — and Saturday marked its third nationwide mobilisation in less than a year. The previous two rounds, held in June and October 2025, each drew millions. This time, organisers said the numbers were even bigger.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | March 28, 2026 |
| Events Organised | 3,200+ across all 50 US states |
| International Participation | 12+ countries including Italy, France, Germany, Australia |
| Key Issues | Iran war, ICE crackdowns, cost of living, democracy |
| Flagship Location | St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Trump Approval Rating | 36% (Reuters/Ipsos — lowest since return to office) |
What Protesters Were Angry About
Protesters voiced outrage over Trump’s handling of the war with Iran, rising cost of gas, and his administration’s mass deportation agenda. The Minnesota rally — held at the state Capitol in St. Paul — carried extra weight: it was the site of a recent immigration enforcement operation in which two Americans were killed.
One demonstrator, Carina Kagan, drove more than two hours to Kansas City to protest the US war in Iran, calling it “a useless, vain war” and expressing fear that US troops may eventually be deployed on the ground.
City-by-City Snapshot
| City | What Happened |
|---|---|
| St. Paul, MN (Flagship) | Bruce Springsteen performed “Streets of Minneapolis”; Gov. Tim Walz & Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke |
| New York City | Thousands marched from Midtown through Times Square, chanting anti-ICE slogans |
| Washington, D.C. | Crowds marched past the Lincoln Memorial, signs reading “Put down the crown, clown” |
| Los Angeles | Tear gas deployed near federal building; 2 arrested for assaulting officers |
| Portland, OR | Protests escalated at ICE facility; 3 arrested for criminal mischief |
| Dallas, TX | Clashes with Proud Boys counterprotesters; police made several arrests |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Brief clashes near Mar-a-Lago before demonstrations turned peaceful |
It Went Global Too
The dissent wasn’t limited to American streets. In Italy, France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece, and Australia, protesters took to the streets carrying signs blasting Trump and his war with Iran. In Rome, people held up an enormous banner reading “For a world free from war” in Italian.
The Political and Cultural Moment
Bruce Springsteen — who wrote and released the song “Streets of Minneapolis” about the deaths of two Americans during a winter immigration enforcement operation — performed on stage in St. Paul, telling the crowd: “They picked the wrong city. Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America.”
Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 36%, its lowest since his return to the White House, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, while rally organisers reported a surge in anti-Trump event registrations even in deeply Republican states like Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Utah.
The White House, for its part, dismissed the demonstrations. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson called them “Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions” and cited what she described as major “leftist” financial backers.
What Comes Next
With US midterm elections approaching in November 2026, competitive suburban areas that have helped decide national elections are seeing “huge” increases in interest in anti-Trump organising, according to Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, a group spearheading the events. The “No Kings” coalition has made clear this will not be the last march.
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Sources: CNN, NPR, NBC News, CBS News, CNBC, Fox News Digital | Published March 29, 2026
