No Kings protests across the world: in pictures

The Guardian US News
by Pejman Faratin
March 28, 2026
3 min read

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Millions protested globally under the No Kings movement opposing Trump's governance, marking the third major action since his January 2025 inauguration.

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Millions of people protested globally on Saturday under the banner of a grassroots movement called No Kings, expressing opposition to Trump's governance and what demonstrators characterize as authoritarian policies. This marks the third major No Kings protest action in less than a year since Trump's January 2025 inauguration, making it one of the most organized and visible anti-Trump mobilizations to date. The movement has emerged as the primary grassroots vehicle for sustained opposition to the Trump administration during his second term. The protests spanned multiple countries, suggesting the demonstrations reflect international as well as domestic discontent with Trump's policies and governing approach.

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