Huge crowds took part in No Kings protests against President Donald Trump's policies in cities across the US on Saturday, including New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles.

Thousands packed New York City's iconic Times Square and streets all around, holding signs with slogans like Democracy not Monarchy and The Constitution is not optional.

Ahead of the demonstrations, Trump allies accused the protesters of being linked with the far-left Antifa movement, labeling the events as a hate America rally. Despite the deployment of National Guard troops in several states, organizers reported that the protests, which drew nearly seven million people, remained peaceful.

Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has expanded the scope of presidential power, using executive orders to dismantle parts of the federal government and deployed National Guard troops to US cities despite pushback from state governors. Critics warn that some of these moves pose a threat to the fabric of American democracy.

In New York, crowd chants of This is what democracy looks like were a near-constant echo during the gathering, with an estimated 100,000 people participating across all five boroughs, according to police, and reports of no arrests made linked to the protests.

The protests weren't confined to just the US. Demonstrations were also held across Europe, including Berlin, Madrid, Rome, and London, where protesters showed solidarity with their American counterparts. In Toronto, supporters demonstrated outside the US consulate with signs like Hands off Canada.

With a deep divide over Trump's presidency reflected in public sentiment—an October poll showing 58% disapproval—the protests exemplify increasing dissent against perceived authoritarianism. As the political climate shifts, demonstrators expressed their commitment to protecting democracy, standing united in the face of rising tensions.