The Largest Wave Of Anti-Trump Protests Has Erupted In The US
- 29.03.2026, 10:54
The mass actions covered more than 3,200 cities in all 50 states
The United States has seen the third wave of large-scale protests by the No Kings movement against the policies of President Donald Trump. The actions covered more than 3,200 cities in all 50 states and became one of the largest in recent times, writes Reuters.
According to organizers, the previous two waves of protests have already attracted millions of participants, while the current campaign has shown an increase in activity in smaller cities - by almost 40% compared to the movement's first appearance last June.
The largest rallies were held in New York, Dallas, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., but most of the events took place outside the metropolitan areas.
One key location was a rally in St. Paul, where thousands gathered outside the state capitol building. Participants held signs with photos of U.S. citizens Rene Goode and Alex Pretty, who died as a result of federal immigration enforcement actions.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, speaking to the protesters, said they are the "heart and soul" of the country and their resistance is a fight for democracy and the rule of law.
Senator Bernie Sanders also criticized the president, emphasizing that Americans will not allow the country to devolve into authoritarianism or oligarchy. Musical support for the rally was provided by Bruce Springsteen, performing a song about the effects of immigration policy.
In New York City, tens of thousands of people stretched over ten blocks of Manhattan. Actor Robert De Niro, one of the organizers of the rally, said no president had ever before posed "such an existential threat to freedoms and security."
In Dallas, protests were accompanied by clashes with counter-demonstrators, including a group affiliated with the Proud Boys. Police detained several people after the clashes.
The situation remained tense in Los Angeles, where law enforcement fired tear gas after some protesters began throwing objects toward a federal building. The Department of Homeland Security reported injured officers.
The protests come amid a drop in Trump's approval rating - according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, it fell to 36 percent, the lowest since his return to the White House.
Movement organizers note that protest activity is on the rise ahead of the midterm elections for the US Congress, which will be held in November. The increase in involvement is especially noticeable in traditionally Republican states such as Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Utah.
An additional factor in the mobilization has been dissatisfaction with U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran, which has been ongoing for several weeks. Many protesters say they oppose the expansion of the conflict and demand a review of the country's foreign policy.