Thousands of ‘No Kings’ demonstrators gather in Manhattan to oppose Trump

Protests Erupt in Manhattan Against Trump Policies

Tens of thousands of individuals gathered in Manhattan on Saturday, participating in a large-scale protest against President Donald Trump and his administration as part of the expansive “No Kings” movement, which has over 3,000 demonstrations scheduled nationwide.

Starting at Columbus Circle, the protesters marched down Seventh Avenue, often beating drums. They aimed to voice their discontent with various aspects of the Trump administration, particularly focusing on issues like Operation Epic Fury in Iran, immigration policies, and proposed cuts to Medicaid and public education.

Chants of “No ICE! No King! No war!” filled the streets as protesters displayed handmade signs with messaging like “Wake up, America, we live in a fascist state!” and “There’s nothing more American than opposing Trump.”

Mike Hagee, a 63-year-old retiree, remarked on the beautiful weather, “It’s getting a little warmer outside so it’s a good day to protest.”

Among the crowd were several notable figures, including actor Robert De Niro and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both known for their vocal opposition to Trump.

Financial backing for these demonstrations appears substantial. The nationwide protests are organized by a coalition of 500 organizations with an estimated budget of around $3 billion. Notably, this includes a group associated with Neville Singham, a tech entrepreneur linked to the Chinese Communist Party.

Indivisible, a Democratic advocacy organization funded by billionaire George Soros, is spearheading the protest efforts.

Demonstrations have also taken place in other cities like Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, and St. Paul, Minnesota, where a flagship rally reportedly attracted over 200,000 attendees.

Musician Bruce Springsteen debuted a new protest song titled “Streets of Minneapolis,” sharing the stage with actor Jane Fonda and Senator Bernie Sanders.

In response to the protests, White House press secretary Abigail Jackson characterized the rallies as products of “leftist funding networks,” claiming they lack genuine public support.