On No Kings Day, a massive protest against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. and in select European cities, with over 2,500 rallies expected to draw millions. Prominent figures, including politicians and celebrities, gathered to emphasize the importance of democracy and the dangers of autocracy.
Senator Chuck Schumer marched in New York, denouncing the erosion of democracy. In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson warned against a “rematch of the civil war,” affirming the city’s commitment to resist tyranny. Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock highlighted the historical significance of the location, urging Americans to oppose the “enemy within” that the president identified.
Speakers in Washington, D.C., like journalist Mehdi Hasan and scientist Bill Nye, expressed hope against fascism, calling for unity among citizens who value democracy. Hasan encouraged disillusioned Republicans to join the fight against unchecked government power, while Nye reflected on the country’s founding principles and warned against authoritarian tendencies.
Senator Bernie Sanders criticized extreme wealth inequality and the influence of billionaires on politics, linking contemporary issues to historical abuses of power. Overall, the rallies served as a strong statement against dictatorship, emphasizing the need to uphold democratic values and rights enshrined in the Constitution.
