Boston, protest and No Kings
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Follow this play-by-play from throughout Boston's "No Kings" protest Saturday, including photos and remarks from featured speakers.
Protesters at Boston’s “No Kings” march shared why they joined the movement and what they hope will change in U.S. leadership.
Boston’s “No Kings” protest drew crowds of thousands to Boston Common Saturday for what was a peaceful demonstration against the Trump administration, with protesters calling out what they saw as a worrying authoritarian trend for the country.
Protesters flooded into streets chanting, marching and waving homemade signs. Organizers said nearly 7 million people showed up for the demonstrations across the country.
“No Kings” rallies unfolded across the United States on Saturday and reporters and photographers from the parent company of The Oregonian/OregonLive documented dozens of them, from Portland to Boston. The largest of Portland rallies gathered at Tom McCall Waterfront Park and drew 40,000 people, police said.
No Kings” demonstrations were planned across New England, the nation, and the world on Saturday, joining a string of protests against the Trump administration.
Hundreds of “No Kings” protests will be happening throughout Massachusetts on Saturday. The largest protest in the state is planned for the Boston Common where thousands are expected to attend.