Thousands rallied across U.S. cities on March 28-29 in the latest wave of ‘No Kings’ protests opposing President Trump’s policies, following earlier events in 2025. The flagship St. Paul, Minnesota, gathering drew an estimated 200,000, featuring speakers including Bruce Springsteen and Bernie Sanders.
The ‘No Kings’ movement, which began with large-scale protests in June and October 2025, held another national day of action on March 28-29, 2026. Demonstrators in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Washington D.C., Boston, New York, and other cities voiced opposition to perceived authoritarian tendencies, including ICE operations.
The flagship event in St. Paul, organized by Indivisible and permitted on the state capitol grounds, attracted roughly 200,000 attendees, according to reports from The Nation. Speakers included Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Bruce Springsteen, who performed ‘Streets of Minneapolis.’ Celebrities such as Joan Baez and Jane Fonda also participated, with comedian Lizz Winstead emceeing. Organizers highlighted local support for immigrants released from the Whipple Detention Center, where volunteers provided aid amid reports of inadequate food and clothing.
Indivisible coordinated the St. Paul rally, with involvement from numerous groups. Reports noted funding connections, including ties to George Soros and Neville Roy Singham, as well as a network of organizations with significant revenues. Some events incorporated broader themes like climate change and indigenous rights, per social media footage. Nationwide attendance claims reached millions, including in conservative areas, according to Protect Democracy’s Ian Bassin.
The protests remained largely peaceful, continuing the movement’s focus on democracy, immigration, and federal policies.
