Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Anticipated to Draw Millions, St. Paul as Epicenter

Sat Mar 28 2026 16:40:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Following last year's significant protests, organizers expect this weekend's nationwide 'No Kings' rallies against President Trump's actions could be historic, with over 9 million attendees. The St. Paul event will feature notable figures, including Bruce Springsteen.

This Saturday, a series of 'No Kings' protests are set to unfold across the United States, centered in St. Paul, Minnesota, where organizers predict a turnout reaching 100,000. Over 3,100 events will occur nationwide, with over 9 million anticipated participants. The rallies aim to protest President Trump's policies, particularly in immigration. The St. Paul rally will feature performances from artists like Bruce Springsteen and speeches from political figures. As the White House downplays the events, activists maintain that the movement represents voices from both urban and rural communities, reflecting a broad coalition against perceived abuses of power. Concurrent protests are also happening in multiple countries.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Organizers of Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies across the country are predicting that the protests against President Donald Trump's actions could be among the largest demonstrations in U.S. history, with Minnesota taking center stage.

Organizers report that over 3,100 events have been registered in all 50 states, with more than 9 million people expected to participate.

The rally at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul is designated as the national flagship event, following the federal agents’ fatal shooting of two activists monitoring Trump's immigration policies in Minnesota, highlighting the state's role as a center of resistance.

Headlining the event will be Bruce Springsteen, who is set to perform “Streets of Minneapolis,” a song inspired by the deaths of activists, and in recognition of the numerous Minnesotans protesting over the winter.

The rally is expected to draw around 100,000 people, significantly more than last June's event, which gathered an estimated 80,000.

The St. Paul rally will also feature performances by Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, alongside a roster of activists and labor leaders.

The White House has dismissed these protests as driven by “leftist funding networks” lacking real support. Things are very different on the ground, however, with activists pledging a widespread and varied turnout, including significant participation from traditionally conservative areas.

In addition to events in the United States, protests are scheduled in countries worldwide, including various European and Latin American nations, under the banner “No Tyrants.” An online event is also available for those unable to attend physically.

“Millions of us are rising up from all walks of life, from rural communities to big cities at No Kings,” said Katie Bethell, executive director of MoveOn, emphasizing a collective rejection of tyranny.