“No Kings, No ICE, No War”: Thousands of marches took place on Saturday across the United States against Donald Trump, his anti-immigration policies, and the war with Iran.
It marks the third time in less than a year that this movement has mobilized nationwide since the Republican billionaire returned to the White House.
More than 3,000 demonstrations were held across the country, from New York City to Alaska, spanning both urban and rural areas.
“We believe the Constitution is under threat in many ways. The situation is not normal, it is not acceptable. That’s why we are here, to help keep people safe and ensure their voices are heard,” Mark McCochi, a 36-year-old war veteran, told AFP during a protest in Atlanta.
In Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House, 67-year-old Robert Pavosevic said Donald Trump “only tells lies.” “I think more and more people are angry, and I believe things will gradually change,” he added.
Meanwhile, the U.S. president was playing golf at his private club in Florida on Saturday afternoon.
De Niro in New York
In cities including Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Boston, demonstrators carried anti-war signs and peace symbols following a month of conflict in Iran.
In the state of Michigan, in Lansing, one protester held a sign reading “No Kings, No ICE, No War.”
Tens of thousands marched in New York City, where Robert De Niro, a vocal critic of Trump, led the protest.
“Other presidents have tested the constitutional limits of their power, but none has posed such an existential threat to our freedoms and security. We must stop him,” he urged.
Across the Atlantic, protests against the U.S. president were also held in Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Athens.
Around 20,000 people demonstrated in the Italian capital, also marking the defeat of a far-right government in a justice referendum.
“We don’t want a world ruled by kings or oligarchies making decisions above us, waging wars against people and among themselves,” said Andrea Nosa, a 29-year-old researcher from Milan.
Springsteen in Minneapolis
“After our last protest, this government dragged us even deeper into war,” said Navid Shah, head of Common Defense, a veterans’ organization and member of the No Kings coalition.
“In our own country, we’ve seen citizens killed in the streets by militarized police. We’ve seen families torn apart and immigrant communities targeted,” he added, referring to recent events in Minneapolis.
This Midwestern city has become a focal point of protests, along with neighboring Saint Paul, where 200,000 people demonstrated, according to organizers.
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen performed his song “Streets of Minneapolis,” written as a tribute to two Americans killed by federal agents during immigration enforcement operations.
Within the crowd, some protesters held signs reading “Abolish ICE,” while others called for “justice” for the victims.
On the steps of the state Capitol, a large banner captured the mood: “The revolution begins in Minnesota.”
Organizers noted that two-thirds of those planning to participate came from outside major cities, indicating a significant increase compared to previous mobilizations.
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