Crowds gather to listen to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during a No Kings protest, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
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Protesting the country’s direction under President Donald Trump, thousands of people brought a street party vibe to the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. for “ No Kings ” demonstrations, which the president’s Republican Party is calling “Hate America” rallies. Earlier Saturday, a few hundred Americans had gathered in major European cities like London and Paris.
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People take part in a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
People take part in a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Police on horseback disperse a crowd of protesters, during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Police on horseback disperse a crowd of protesters, during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Thousands of protesters fill Times Square during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)
Thousands of protesters fill Times Square during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)
A protester dressed in a Statue of Liberty costume takes part in a “No Kings” protest against the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, in New York, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025,. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)
A protester dressed in a Statue of Liberty costume takes part in a “No Kings” protest against the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, in New York, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025,. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)
Protesters holding a U.S. flag upside down shout slogans from scaffolding during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)
Protesters holding a U.S. flag upside down shout slogans from scaffolding during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)
Police officers block a street outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Police officers block a street outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Demonstrators wear costumes and carry signs as they march to the national Mall during a No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Demonstrators wear costumes and carry signs as they march to the national Mall during a No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
People participate in a “No Kings” rally, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
People participate in a “No Kings” rally, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
People march during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
People march during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
A rallygoer in a costume portraying singer Elvis Presley waves a placard during a rally and march through the streets in Denver, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
A rallygoer in a costume portraying singer Elvis Presley waves a placard during a rally and march through the streets in Denver, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
People take part in a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
People take part in a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
People line Gulf to Bay Boulevard holding signs and waving to traffic during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Clearwater, Fla. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
People line Gulf to Bay Boulevard holding signs and waving to traffic during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Clearwater, Fla. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Chicago police watch as people take part in a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago police watch as people take part in a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
People take part in a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
People take part in a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Attendees sign a banner representing the U.S. Constitution during a No Kings protest, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
Attendees sign a banner representing the U.S. Constitution during a No Kings protest, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
Demonstrators rally on Pennsylvania Avenue during a No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Demonstrators rally on Pennsylvania Avenue during a No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
A demonstrator carries a sign as they rally at the 14th and U street corridor before marching to the national Mall during a No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
A demonstrator carries a sign as they rally at the 14th and U street corridor before marching to the national Mall during a No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Demonstrators carry a signed banner representing the U.S. Constitution as they rally at the 14th and U street corridor before marching to the national Mall during a No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Demonstrators carry a signed banner representing the U.S. Constitution as they rally at the 14th and U street corridor before marching to the national Mall during a No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Demonstrators in costumes hold placards during a protest outside the U.S. embassy, in London, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Demonstrators in costumes hold placards during a protest outside the U.S. embassy, in London, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
A man carrying a pro-Trump poster argues with people participating in a No Kings protest organized by US citizens living in Portugal, in downtown Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A man carrying a pro-Trump poster argues with people participating in a No Kings protest organized by US citizens living in Portugal, in downtown Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A woman displays a “No Kings” sign as she participates in a pro-democracy, anti-Trump protest outside the US embassy at the Pariser Platz square in Berlin, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A woman displays a “No Kings” sign as she participates in a pro-democracy, anti-Trump protest outside the US embassy at the Pariser Platz square in Berlin, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
People attend a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump, in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
People attend a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump, in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
People walk to Grant Park before a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
People walk to Grant Park before a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Protester dressed in a Statue of Liberty costume enters the subway station after a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)
Protester dressed in a Statue of Liberty costume enters the subway station after a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)
