Millions protest Trump policies and Iran war in global ‘No Kings’ rallies
Millions of protesters took to the streets across the United States and parts of Europe on Saturday as part of the “No Kings” rallies opposing President Donald Trump, his administration’s policies, and the ongoing war with Iran.
Large demonstrations were reported across the US, with Minnesota emerging as the central venue for the nationwide protests. Thousands gathered at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul, where many waved upside-down US flags — a symbol of national distress.
Musician Bruce Springsteen headlined the event, performing his song “Streets of Minneapolis,” written in response to the fatal shootings of two civilians by federal agents and the protests that followed.
Before performing, Springsteen criticised the Trump administration’s policies and praised those protesting immigration enforcement measures.
Protests were reported across the country, from New York City to small towns like Driggs in Idaho. Organisers said more than 3,100 rallies were registered across all 50 states and estimated that as many as nine million people could have participated.
Demonstrators cited multiple concerns including the Iran war, immigration crackdowns by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the rollback of transgender rights.
In Washington, D.C., hundreds marched past the Lincoln Memorial toward the National Mall, holding signs reading “Put down the crown” and chanting “No kings.”
According to police, around 40,000 people joined a major rally in San Diego.
However, the White House dismissed the demonstrations. Spokesperson Abigail Jackson described the protests as the product of “leftist funding networks” with little public backing.
The National Republican Congressional Committee also criticised the rallies, calling them politically motivated demonstrations by the far left.
The protests were not limited to the United States. Demonstrations were also reported in cities including Rome, London and Paris, where protesters condemned the Iran war and broader global conflicts.
Organisers said rallies were held in more than a dozen countries, highlighting growing international opposition to the war and Trump administration policies.
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