CNN field teams spoke with attendees at “No Kings” rallies across the country. Here’s what protesters had to say.

The demonstrations against the US president - which Republicans had called "hate-America rallies" - were boisterous but peaceful.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets from Times Square to the National Mall on Saturday, waving flags and holding signs calling for accountability and democracy during nationwide “No Kings Day" protests.

Protesters turned out at roughly 2,700 rallies around the country to celebrate free speech and protest many of the Trump administration's actions.

No Kings” organizers say more than 2,500 demonstrations are planned nationwide today in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration. Follow for live updates.

The nation is seeing its second "No Kings" against President Donald Trump as Republicans call demonstrations a distraction from the government shutdown.

Thompson federal building in downtown Reno on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. A protester holds up a sign at Reno's No Kings rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The sign is referencing an incident in March in which a journalist was added by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to a Signal group chat detailing plans for airstrikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen.