In the US, a "No to Kings" protest was held against the Trump administration.

"No Kings" Protest Organized Against the Trump Administration in the US At "No Kings" protests across the United States, participants expressed their reactions to the policies of President Donald Trump. Islam Doğru October 18, 2026 • Updated: October 18, 2026 Photo: Michael Ho / AA NEW YORK After the "No Kings" protests against Trump held in June and October last year, thousands of people filled the squares during the demonstrations held across the US this year. Participants who protested in various regions of the country, including major cities such as Washington from Washington to Los Angeles, and New York to Chicago, brought the upcoming midterm elections of November 3rd to the forefront this year. Call for Voting in Midterm Elections The main theme of the demonstrations held across the country was "No Kings: Vote Early," under which Americans were called to vote against the Trump administration. On the NoKings website where the protests were organized, it was stated that "elections are under attack," and "various initiatives are currently underway across the country to shake confidence in our elections and make people's voices heard. Our democracy depends on the right of every voter to participate freely without fear, interference, or obstacles from any candidate." In the protests held in Washington, demonstrators marched from around the White House to the US Congress Building with banners reading "Your voice is your vote" and "Pro-American is anti-Trump." Hundreds of people gathered near the Lincoln Monument in the capital, protesting the Trump administration with banners reading "Vote Early" and "Don't Touch the Vote," and dances were sometimes performed accompanied by music during the demonstration. Demonstrators who gathered in Washington Square Park in New York also chanted slogans while carrying coins, calling on citizens to go to the polls and vote ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. While emphasizing civil participation during the demonstrations, reactions were shown to the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration, including policies regarding immigration and the war in Iran. Protests against Trump and his administration also took place in cities in various states such as California, Texas, Georgia, Arkansas, and West Virginia. "No Kings" Protests Held for the First Time Last Year Thousands of people across the US expressed their reactions to Trump's policies during the first "No Kings" day held on June 15, 2025, which was President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. The second "No Kings" protest, which argued that Trump was leading the country towards a more "military and autocratic" direction, was held on October 18, 2025. Organizers stated that 5 million people participated in the first demonstrations across the US in June and more than 7 million people in the demonstrations in October. Share the News The news presented to subscribers via the Anadolu Agency's News Flow System (HAS) is published in a summarized format. Please contact us for a subscription.