The irony of The "No Kings" Protests
The Irony of the 'No Kings' Protests: Freedom Thrives Amid Accusations of Tyranny. The protest successes themselves, ironically disprove the premise of the protests. On October 18, 2025, millions of Americans took to the streets in what organizers billed as one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history. Dubbed the "No Kings" rallies, these demonstrations spanned all 50 states, with over 2,600 events drawing crowds from bustling metropolises like Washington, D.C., New York , and Los Angeles to smaller towns in Vermont . Protesters waved signs declaring "Nothing is more patriotic" than opposing perceived authoritarianism, chanting against President Donald Trump 's policies on immigration, education, security, and executive At the heart of these protests lies a profound irony: demonstrators decry Trump as a would-be king or dictator, yet the very existence of these massive, peaceful gatherings underscores the freedoms preserved under his admini...