‘No Kings’ protests draw GOP claims of prolonging shutdown: What to know

Published October 15, 2025 12:56pm ET



“No Kings” protests are set to return this weekend, as demonstrators plan to rally against the Trump administration in thousands of cities across the United States on Saturday.

The demonstrations come as the federal government shutdown enters its third week. As House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) criticized the protests as “hate America” rallies, progressive leaders have stood by the protesters’ goals.

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