FILE-Demonstrators carry a large "No Kings" banner through downtown Los Angeles, California on June 14, 2025. (Photo by DAVID PASHAEE/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Demonstrators are set to fill streets across the nation for another "No King’s Day" protest opposing the Trump administration on Oct. 18.
Earlier this year, millions of people rallied in nearly 2,000 cities for the first "No King’s Day" demonstration held on June 14.
Here are the origins of the "No Kings Day" protests.
Who organizes the "No Kings Day" protests?
Local perspective:
"No Kings Day" protests are organized by Indivisible, a nonprofit coalition of political action groups, according to its website.
Who created the "No Kings"name?
Dig deeper:
The term "No Kings" was coined by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of people who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
What are the "No Kings Day" protests about?
Why you should care:
The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers.
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The No Kings Day of Defiance is a large single-day mobilization since President Donald Trump returned to office, according to organizers. Organizers explained that they are prepared for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealth.
The first No Kings Day protests occurred on June 14 and were in response to the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, D.C., which coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
People of all ages unite in the protest locations for speeches, marching, carrying signs, and waving American flags, the Associated Press reported, citing a call from organizers.
According to the 50501 Movement website, the organization states that the core principle behind all "No Kings" events is a commitment to nonviolent action, and participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation. No weapons of any kind should be taken to "No Kings" events, the website noted.
What does "No Kings Day" mean?
The backstory:
The "No Kings" theme was arranged by the 50501 Movement. Earlier this year, protests were held to condemn President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the ex-leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, a government organization designed to slash federal spending. Demonstrators have called for Trump to be "dethroned" as they compare his actions to those of a king and not a democratically elected president.
The Source: Information for this story was provided previous LIVENOW from FOX reporting and the "No Kings" website. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.