'No Kings' anti-Trump protests underway across US

· DW

Millions attended the latest "No Kings" protests, which come as Trump has moved to deploy the National Guard in major cities. The US president is also targeting his political enemies. DW has the latest.

  • Millions take part in 2,500 'No Kings' demonstrations across 50 states of the US
  • Rallies also took place in European countries such as Spain and Germany
  • The protests come amid a government showdown and US President Donald Trump's unprecedented use of federal power in American cities
  • Progressive US Senator Bernie Sanders told rallygoers in Washington, DC that the 'American experiment' is in danger  
  • Top Democratic leaders such as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer have embraced the protests
  • The White House has dismissed the rallies, with Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson characterizing protests as 'hate America' rallies

Here's the latest on the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests both in the US and worldwide on October 18, 2025: