It is not clear how many counterprotests were held in support of Trump. "At the heart of the No Kings protests is the demand that those who hold political power practice and protect fundamental democratic values: rule of law,

Demonstrators spoke out against what they called authoritarian actions of the Trump administration as Republicans cast the events as un-American Hundreds of thousands of protesters thronged city centers and parks for a national day of “No Kings” rallies,

Protests were expected to run throughout the day Oct. 18 in Michigan in places as far as the Upper Peninsula as well as in Grand Rapids and in metro Detroit.

T housands of demonstrators filled the streets of Center City Saturday for the "No Kings" protest in a colorful, peaceful rally aimed at denouncing President Donald Trump and his policies. Chants echoed through Center City as participants waved handmade signs and sang along to protest songs.

No Kings' Protests Draw Large Crowds in US Cities to Decry Trump By Steve Gorman and Brad Brooks (Reuters) - Protesters spanning all age groups took to the streets en masse for "No Kings" rallies across the United States on Saturday,

Demonstrators gathered to speak out against what they called authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. Republicans cast the events as un-American.

Thousands took to the streets throughout dozens of Minnesota communities, protesting President Trump's policies. The protest was part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement.

Organizers predicted millions would take part, and photos of events from coast to coast -- from Boston to Los Angeles -- showed huge crowds of demonstrators carrying signs protesting the administration's policies such as his mass deportations.