On June 14, 2025, cities across the Bay Area and the nation experienced the "No Kings" protests, coinciding with President Trump's birthday. The event aimed to reject authoritarianism and demonstrated widespread participation, with estimates of up to 6 million people taking part nationwide. In San Francisco, a human banner and a march showcased the protesters' message. Organizers emphasized that real power arises from local actions instead of stands taken in Washington, focusing on building a movement that symbolizes democracy's essence and ownership of national symbols.
Real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like. We're not gathering to feed his ego. We're building a movement that leaves him behind.
The No Kings protestors did indeed make history, according to several scholars, by becoming what many say was among the largest ever single day protests in U.S. history.
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