'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across U.S. and Europe as Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration

Thousands of protesters gathered at "No Kings" rallies Saturday across the United States and Europe to demonstrate against Trump administration policies and potential military action toward Iran, with Bruce Springsteen headlining a major event in Minnesota. The coordinated demonstrations represent one of the largest anti-war and anti-Trump mobilizations since his second term began in January 2025. The rallies signal sustained grassroots opposition to the administration's foreign policy direction and reflect broader concerns among progressives about escalating Middle East tensions. Minnesota emerged as a focal point for the movement, drawing national attention through Springsteen's participation and the scale of turnout. The protests underscore the depth of divide between the Trump administration and its critics on questions of military intervention and executive power.