Posted on 10/18/2025 1:14:53 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Hundreds of thousands of protesters and high-profile figures are flooding streets across the US as part of 'No Kings' rallies against Donald Trump.
The National Guard is poised to meet demonstrators after being put on alert in several states amid fears the demonstrations could turn violent.
The rally is the second time that protesters have dissented against Trump this year, after the first demonstration descended into chaos in cities including Los Angeles and Portland.
Actors Jack Black and John Cusack were spotted at the rallies. Notable politicians, including Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Raphael Warnock, Senator Chris Murphy, and Governor JB Pritzker, also addressed the crowds.
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson branded the latest protests a 'hate America rally' comprised of 'the pro-Hamas wing' and 'antifa people' during an appearance on Fox News.
But demonstrators say they are rallying against what they deem as increasingly authoritarian polices by the Trump administration.
Cusack told CNN at a rally in Chicago: 'No, you [Trump] can’t put troops on our streets. You can’t create enough chaos to invoke the Insurrection Act so you can stay in power. We all know what your plan is.'
Sanders spoke at the protest in DC, issuing a defiant message to his Republican colleagues and the Republican administration amid the government shutdown.
New York's Times Square floods with protesters for the No Kings rally on October 18
Demonstrators turned out to oppose what they deem as authoritarian policies by Donald Trump
Demonstrators in Italy showed off their obscene signs calling Trump a 'c***' and a rapist
Murphy blasted Trump for 'enacting a...
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As he plays right into the alleged plan.
Funny, no big rally in D.C.
I wonder why?
I will say an obscenity right now:
JB Pritzker.
((Nod to the late Harlan Ellison, paraphrased.))
Hundreds of thousands. Lol. Right.
How far John Cusack has fallen. I mean after saving humanity with his acting skills alone in 2012, he’s reduced to this.
Just looked at earthcam of Times Square...Looks no different than any other Saturday, filled with tourists and street vendors...
Just looked at earthcam of Times Square...Looks no different than any other Saturday, filled with tourists and street vendors...
We’re in Chicago visiting our grandkids this weekend, and I couldn’t stand it, had to go over to Grant park to see the freakshow.
Maybe 20K people, but the organizers were smart, they tried to cram everyone into the same block across from the Art Institute so it looked like more people than it was.
And at least 3/4 were over 50, and a lot over 60. Some young people, but very much the retired liberal boomers for the general vibe of the thing.
I’d be worried if I was on the left and counting on this to galvanize my base.
The Left just needs a good circle jerk.
F em.
The No Kangz marches I’ve seen look mostly like aging hippies. I wouldn’t expect any “violence” unless maybe some of them fall and break their hips.
Here in Shoreline 15 miles north of Seattle I drove by four protestors. They had raincoats with hoods so could not discern their age or sex. If there was a bigger protest in downtown Seattle they were likely rather wet from the rain.
Everyone just driving around doing errands. Traffic was heavy and the drive-throughs at McDonald’s were crowded.
Another Soros funded fake protest and the celebrities why would anyone care what they think
“Thousands of ‘No Kings’ protesters with obscene signs are joined by celebrities to fill the streets as America braces for violent chaos”
Fools and their freedom are parting.
He’s always been nuts he was pro Iraq and Saddam in the first Gulf War in 1991 dude is certifiable crazy
“… as America braces for violent chaos”
Yes. I believe I will have a bracer or three to prepare.
Liberal actor: redundant.
These people are unable to think for themselves or to resist peer pressure.
The left always devolves to violence. Not so the right. I don’t recall John Cusack movies. And Jack Black, that fat face. If Garafola was in attendance, someone might pay attention since she is as smart as OAC.
Hundreds of thousands, huh? Had to adjust that from that “millions” prediction, did they?
No different from the BETTER RED THAN DEAD protestors of the 1950s.
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