BREAKING: Oct. 18 No Kings Rallies Surpass June Day of Action Numbers as Trump Admin Escalates Attacks

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For Immediate Release: September 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As President Trump continues to escalate his violent authoritarian attacks on our freedoms – including increasing militarization of our nation’s cities and the threat of a federal government shutdown – the No Kings October 18th day of action has just surpassed 2,110 local protests and rallies that are being planned across all 50 states. That makes the events on October 18 on track to surpass the June 14 No Kings day of action over the summer, which saw more than five million people protesting across all 50 states.

The October 18 day of action is the next step in this growing movement, channeling that energy into another coordinated, peaceful mobilization.

“Sustained, broad-based, peaceful, pro-democracy grassroots movements win. Trump wanted a coronation on his birthday, and what he got instead was millions of people standing up to say NO KINGS. No Kings Day on June 14 was an historic demonstration of people power, and it’s grown into a broad, diverse movement. While Trump escalates his attack with occupations of American cities and secret police forces terrorizing American communities, normal everyday people across this country are showing up every single day with courage and defiance. On October 18, we’re going to show up in the largest peaceful protest in modern American history,” said Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible. “Millions will come together in more cities than ever to say collectively: no kings ever in America.”

“In June, millions of people came together for the largest single day mobilization in history. We not only shot down the president’s ego and rained on his birthday parade, we sent a strong, unified message to the entire world: America has no kings. No Kings reminded us all that we are the majority, and we will stop authoritarianism in its tracks. Since then, the president has continued his attacks on our communities and our democracy, but our movement has only grown stronger. On October 18, we’ll be back in the streets to show once again that power belongs to the people – not the loser want-to-be King,” said Leah Greenberg, co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible.

"No Kings Day is about claiming what we’ve already built. Working people built this country, not billionaires,” said April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union. “We’re protecting what we’ve built, and we’re building what’s next. Let’s go get it."

“Throughout our history, America has dreamed of, fought for, and yearned after freedom –  freedom afforded to all people,” said Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson. “But it’s clear that this most fundamental value is of no interest to President Trump. Since taking office, he has tried to erode our freedoms and amass power for himself, censoring history, undermining our voting rights, defying the rule of law, and stripping people of basic rights simply because of who they are or who they love. But this country does not and will never have a king. The power of the people is and will continue to be greater than the man obsessed with keeping power for himself.”

“President Trump has absolutely no clue what a public servant is, much less a desire to serve,” said Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen. “In less than 10 months of his presidency, he has ticked off every box of a king’s playbook. He has plastered his face on banners across D.C., weaponized National Guard troops against our communities, disappeared people or thrown them out of the country without due process, attempted to sabotage elections and erode our democracy and trivialized the power of Congress and the courts. He has violated the Constitution over and over again. The American people are fed up with this pathetic attempt at wearing the crown. The No Kings movement pushes President Trump out of the way and focuses on who matters most: our friends, neighbors, working families, all of us who build and sustain our country. All of us who actually make America great.”

“As a union nurse, I know firsthand the power of democracy in a workplace. When we, the people, have a voice, we can speak up about what’s wrong and figure out how to fix it, whether it’s at work or in our country. It’s clear that the Trump administration wants all the power and none of the democracy. Nurses won’t stand by while our patients, our hospitals, our co-workers, our families, and our communities suffer from authoritarian dictates. Nurses are proud to be part of the long history of the labor movement resisting tyranny, and we will continue to be part of that tradition so long as tyrants abuse their power,” said National Nurses United President Mary Turner, RN.

“President Trump and his extreme administration are doing everything they can to grab power, but millions of people across the country have and will continue to show up united to fight back against his draconian actions,” said League of Conservation Voters President Pete Maysmith. “Just as he threatens our freedoms, he threatens the health and safety of our communities, especially those on the frontlines of the climate crisis, even as he makes life more expensive for everyone. This administration’s widespread attacks on the rule of law include illegal funding cuts for environmental programs and weaponizing law enforcement against his perceived enemies, including climate grant recipients. We’re all in to continue the fight against authoritarian rule and stand with our partners to say No Kings taking over our country, and No Kings taking over D.C. — power belongs to the people.”

“In June, millions marched in hundreds of cities around the country with the clear message: America does not want kings,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. “It’s not about party, it’s about what Americans want and need: a government that upholds freedom and opportunity; a government that solves problems, not exacerbates fear; a government that believes in democracy, not dictatorship. To achieve these goals, we must speak up and show up—so we’re hitting the streets again. We’re putting hope over fear, community over cruelty. We’re fighting for the promise of America: for opportunity, dignity, respect and a decent life for all; strong public schools; affordable higher education and healthcare; the right to form and join unions; fair pay and safe working conditions; a secure retirement; and a vibrant democracy where every person is valued and every vote counts.”

“The No Kings protests are a chance for We the People to resist the rampant abuses of power happening daily by this government, which continues to strike at the pillars of our free society,” said Deirdre Schifeling, ACLU’s chief political and advocacy officer. “The president and his administration are abusing the power of the presidency – trying to instill fear and use the power of the government to crush those who disagree with him. But Americans are brave, freedom-loving people. On October 18th, millions of us will powerfully, peacefully show that in America, we will fight for our rights and our democracy. Our leaders, especially the president, are accountable to us.”

"President Trump is wreaking havoc on our communities and trying to scare Americans into submission while he screws over working people. President Trump and Republicans want us to disengage, and that's why it's more important than ever to peacefully take the streets on October 18 and show the president that he answers to us, the people,” said Joel Payne, MoveOn’s Chief Communications Officer. 

“We the People of the United States of America reject the Trump regime’s repeated assaults on our freedoms,” said 50501 National Press Coordinator Hunter Dunn. “This administration has invaded our cities, dismantled our social services, and tossed hard-working Americans into concentration camps. He has sacrificed our constitution on the altar of fascism. On October 18th, the American people will gather together to practice two time-honored American traditions: non-violent protest and anti-fascism.”

Jacob Thomas, USAF veteran and Communications Director for Common Defense said, “As veterans and patriots who swore an oath to protect and defend the constitution and the freedoms that it enshrines we are appalled at the lengths President Trump and his billionaire buddies have gone to strip our neighbors and communities of the rights, dignity, and freedoms owed to everyone residing in this country. We must all do our part to fight back against his authoritarianism and military occupation of cities. We cannot allow a wannabe dictator to destroy our democracy, gut veteran healthcare, keep people from accessing the ballot box, and tank our economy. We must all join together in solidarity to fight back and secure our freedoms. 250 years ago, Americans stood up to a tyrant king, generations later our great grandparents defeated fascism abroad. Now it is up to us to defeat fascism at home.”

Groups organizing the No Kings peaceful protests across the country include ACLU, American Federation of Teachers, Common Defense, 50501, Human Rights Campaign, Indivisible, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn, National Nurses United, Public Citizen, SEIU, United We Dream, among others. A full list of partners can be seen at https://www.nokings.org/partners.

All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.