‘No Kings’ protests top photos: Demonstrators carry effigies and inflatable balloons decrying Trump, war and ICE

By Shweta Kukreti

Updated On Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

US protesters advocating for "No Kings" assembled, displaying signs, and chanting slogans against President Donald Trump's actions and policies.

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Demonstrators hold effigies of US President Trump and Trump administration officials while marching during the "No Kings" national day of protest near the Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026.  (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / AFP)(AFP)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

Demonstrators hold effigies of US President Trump and Trump administration officials while marching during the "No Kings" national day of protest near the Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / AFP)(AFP)

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Demonstrators march along the National Mall during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / AFP)(AFP)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

Demonstrators march along the National Mall during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / AFP)(AFP)

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Demonstrators march along the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. (AFP)

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Demonstrators march along the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. (AFP)

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Demonstrators attend a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump administration's policies, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)

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Demonstrators attend a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump administration's policies, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)

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A man holds a sign reading "Impeach Trump" as he takes part in the "No Kings" national day of protest in Howell, Michigan, on March 28, 2026. (AFP)

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A man holds a sign reading "Impeach Trump" as he takes part in the "No Kings" national day of protest in Howell, Michigan, on March 28, 2026. (AFP)

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Demonstrators hold effigies as they attend a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump administration's policies, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

Demonstrators hold effigies as they attend a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump administration's policies, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)

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An inflatable balloon depicting U.S. President Donald Trump hovers during a "No Kings" protest against Trump's administration policies, in St. Paul, Minnesota, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans(REUTERS)

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An inflatable balloon depicting U.S. President Donald Trump hovers during a "No Kings" protest against Trump's administration policies, in St. Paul, Minnesota, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans(REUTERS)

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Demonstrators hold signs and cheer by the roadside as a part of a No Kings protest on March 28, 2026 in Shelbyville, Kentucky.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Demonstrators hold signs and cheer by the roadside as a part of a No Kings protest on March 28, 2026 in Shelbyville, Kentucky.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Protestors march across the Memorial Bridge from Arlington, Virginia into Washington, DC, during the "No Kings" national day of protest on March 28, 2026. (AFP)

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Protestors march across the Memorial Bridge from Arlington, Virginia into Washington, DC, during the "No Kings" national day of protest on March 28, 2026. (AFP)

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Demonstrators hold signs and cheer by the roadside as a part of a No Kings protest on March 28, 2026 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Demonstrators hold signs and cheer by the roadside as a part of a No Kings protest on March 28, 2026 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. (Getty Images via AFP)

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A demonstrator wearing a costume with a depiction of U.S. President Donald Trump attends a "No Kings" protest against the Trump administration's policies, near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

A demonstrator wearing a costume with a depiction of U.S. President Donald Trump attends a "No Kings" protest against the Trump administration's policies, near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)

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Demonstrators hold effigies of US President Trump and Trump administration officials while marching during the "No Kings" national day of protest near the Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. Nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / AFP)(AFP)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

Demonstrators hold effigies of US President Trump and Trump administration officials while marching during the "No Kings" national day of protest near the Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. Nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / AFP)(AFP)

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A demonstrator poses during a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration in front of St. Charles Church (Karlskirche) in Vienna, Austria, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

A demonstrator poses during a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration in front of St. Charles Church (Karlskirche) in Vienna, Austria, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl(REUTERS)

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Demonstrators march during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. Nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / AFP)(AFP)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

Demonstrators march during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2026. Nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / AFP)(AFP)

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A demonstrator wearing a costume attends a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump administration's policies, near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

A demonstrator wearing a costume attends a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump administration's policies, near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)

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Demonstrators hold a balloon depicting U.S. President Donald Trump during a "No Kings" protest in front of the Lincoln Memorial amid nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration's policies, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

Demonstrators hold a balloon depicting U.S. President Donald Trump during a "No Kings" protest in front of the Lincoln Memorial amid nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration's policies, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein(REUTERS)

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Demonstrators pose as they take part in a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration in front of St. Charles Church (Karlskirche) in Vienna, Austria, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:12 pm IST

Demonstrators pose as they take part in a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration in front of St. Charles Church (Karlskirche) in Vienna, Austria, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl(REUTERS)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti

Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities. Read Less ...Read More

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