High numbers of protesters marched and demonstrated in cities throughout the US to protest what they believe is the swift American government, under the direction of the Trump administration, sliding into authoritarianism. Protesters drummed and chanted slogans such as “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” or “Resist Fascism” when they protested the actions of US President Donald Trump.
As per the ANI report, massive crowds protested Saturday in all 50 US states to express their rage against Trump’s tough policies.
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“Hey hey ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go!” chanted protesters, most of whom were carrying American flags. An upside-down flag was noticed being flown at a protest in Washington, DC, a symbolic expression that means a period of distress.
WOW! Protesters created a HUGE human sign on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach reading “No Kings YES on 50” to support California’s Prop 50 and stand up against Donald Trump’s fascist regime pic.twitter.com/NbUnQk6ZZB
— Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) October 18, 2025
Another report by US broadcaster CBS reported that the international branch of the Democratic Party, Democrats Abroad, organized protests outside US embassies in Berlin, Rome, Paris, and Sweden in support of the US protesters.
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Hate America Rallies on Streets
The Republican Party of Trump branded the demonstrations as “Hate America” rallies, but in many areas the events resembled a street party.
There were also marching bands, large banners with the US Constitution’s “We the People” preamble on which people could sign their names, and protesters in inflatable costumes, specifically frogs, which have become a symbol of resistance in Portland, Oregon.
100,000+ out for a “No Kings” protest in Chicago.
— Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) October 18, 2025
What is in the AI-Generated Video: Have a Look
Trump’s reaction so far to what happened on Saturday was subdued. His political communications office, however, released an AI-made video on X in which the president is seen in royal attire and a crown, waving from a balcony.
JUST IN: ‘TeamTrump’ trolls the ‘No Kings’ protests on Instagram by sharing an AI video of President Trump dressed like a king in front of the White House with Andrea Bocelli music playing.
The video amassed 34,000 likes in just 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com/tBIuwCfARd
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 18, 2025
Third Large Scale Protest Since Trump Took Office
It was the third large-scale protest since Trump took office, staged during a government shutdown that has shut down critical federal services, and according to a report by the Associated Press. The standoff between Congress, the White House, and the courts demonstrates increasing signs of authoritarianism, the organizers stated.
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