Protesters against Donald Trump marched near the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on March 28, 2026.
A coalition of associations gathered under the slogan “No Kings” for the third time in less than a year, demonstrating in many U.S. cities on Saturday. This movement has become the most significant source of opposition to the current administration since Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Throughout the day, millions of protesters are expected across the country. Thousands of people have started marching in New York, Atlanta, Boston, and Washington, D.C., where several gatherings are planned for the day.
The first mobilization in June 2025 – on the 79th birthday of the U.S. president and a military parade in Washington – brought together several million people nationwide.
“We believe the Constitution is under threat in many ways. The situation is not normal, not acceptable. That’s why we are here, to help keep people safe and ensure their voices are heard,” said Marc McCaughey, a 36-year-old veteran protesting in Atlanta.
Simultaneous “No Kings” rallies were also held in Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Athens. Twenty thousand people marched in the Italian capital, celebrating the defeat of the far-right government in a referendum on justice.
In Washington, several protesters carried signs with anti-war messages and peace symbols after a month of war in Iran where civilians continue to suffer in the Middle East.
Bruce Springsteen in Minneapolis
“Since our last demonstration, this government has plunged us further into war,” denounced Naveed Shah, of Common Defense, a veteran’s organization part of the “No Kings” coalition. “We’ve seen citizens killed in the streets by militarized forces. We’ve seen torn families and immigrant communities targeted,” added the veteran, referring to recent events in Minneapolis.
This Democratic city in the Midwest, the epicenter earlier this year of Donald Trump’s harsh anti-immigration offensive, is highlighted as the focal point of Saturday’s protests – along with its twin city, Saint Paul.
Bruce Springsteen, a vocal critic of the president, is set to perform his song “Streets of Minneapolis,” dedicated to the two Americans killed by federal agents during immigration police operations, Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
“The people of Minnesota (where Minneapolis is located, ed) have already shown they are willing to defend democracy in -20°C, so Saturday will be a piece of cake!” said local organizers. Senator Bernie Sanders, a prominent figure in American left-wing politics, is also expected to attend.
“Secret masked police spreading terror in our communities. Illegal and catastrophic war putting us in danger and raising our expenses. Attacks on our freedom of speech and civil rights. Costs pushing families to the brink. Trump wants to govern us like a tyrant,” the “No Kings” collective declared.
Organizers specify that two-thirds of those intending to join Saturday’s protests reside outside major cities, a significant increase compared to the previous mobilization day.
