Why It Matters
Demonstrations that drew participation from Oregon residents and communities across the Pacific Northwest were part of a nationwide wave of anti-Trump protests Saturday, marking the third installment of the “No Kings Day” movement. The rallies, organized in every congressional district across the country, reflect a sustained and organized opposition effort that has mobilized millions of Americans since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
For Oregonians, the protests represent a continuation of politically active engagement that has characterized the Pacific Northwest’s response to the Trump administration’s second term, with local rallies joining a coordinated national effort stretching from Hawaii to the East Coast.
What Happened
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, large crowds gathered in Washington, D.C. and in cities across the United States for the third No Kings Day demonstration. Protesters began assembling at Memorial Circle below Arlington National Cemetery before crossing Arlington Memorial Bridge into the District of Columbia, where a dense crowd had already gathered around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by late morning.
By late afternoon, hundreds had moved to the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol for a separate “Remove the Regime” rally. Several speakers addressed the crowd there, including former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who was on duty during the January 6, 2021 riot and is currently running for Congress in Maryland’s 2026 election. Dunn and other speakers called on Congress to impeach President Trump.
No significant instances of violence or conflict with counter-protesters were reported by late Saturday afternoon. However, a bomb threat at the Hawaii Capitol in Honolulu disrupted that city’s rally, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
In St. Paul, Minnesota, designated as the flagship event location, tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered around the state Capitol, with streets clogged and public transit stretched to capacity. In Durham, North Carolina, several thousand protesters took to downtown streets carrying American flags, Ukrainian flags, and other banners.
By the Numbers
- 8 million: Estimated total participants nationwide, according to No Kings Day organizers reporting Saturday night
- 3,000+: Number of demonstrations anticipated across the United States, covering every congressional district
- 6 continents: Geographic scope of coordinated worldwide marches organized alongside the U.S. demonstrations
- 3rd: This marks the third major No Kings national protest event, following a previous demonstration in October that also drew millions
- 1: Bomb threat reported, disrupting the Honolulu, Hawaii rally without resulting in confirmed injuries
Zoom Out
The No Kings movement has emerged as one of the more organized and persistent opposition efforts of Trump’s second term, with its third major national mobilization showing no signs of losing momentum. Organizers from the advocacy group 50501 coordinated the logistics, with national communications coordinator Logan Keith confirming the scope of Saturday’s effort.
Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest have historically been among the more politically active regions during periods of national political tension, and Saturday’s demonstrations continued that pattern. The protests are part of a broader national conversation about the scope of executive authority, with organizers framing their efforts around concerns about what they characterize as an unprecedented expansion of presidential power.
Critics of the protests, including many conservatives, have pushed back on the characterization of Trump’s actions as monarchical, arguing that the demonstrations represent partisan political opposition dressed up in constitutional language. The movement’s name and framing have drawn both strong support from the left and sharp criticism from the right.
The scale of the demonstrations, if organizer estimates hold, would place No Kings Day among the largest single-day protest events in recent American history, comparable to the Women’s March events that followed Trump’s first inauguration in 2017.
What’s Next
No Kings Day organizers have not announced a specific date for a fourth national demonstration, but the movement’s trajectory suggests continued organizing efforts in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections. The Remove the Regime rally speakers’ calls for impeachment proceedings are unlikely to gain immediate traction in the current Congress, where Republicans hold the majority in both chambers.
Former Officer Harry Dunn’s congressional campaign in Maryland will be one race to watch as the 2026 election cycle heats up, with Saturday’s rally providing him a prominent national platform. Organizers from 50501 are expected to release a full accounting of participation numbers and locations in the days following the event.
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