Hollywood celebrities join nationwide crowds during No Kings protests in US cities

Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen and more were among those attending or leading rallies in major cities

Mass demonstrations took place across the United States as prominent cultural and political figures joined the third round of No Kings protests, with around 3,000 marches organised nationwide.

Actors Robert De Niro and Jane Fonda, musician Bruce Springsteen and singer Joan Baez were among those attending or leading rallies in several major cities.

In New York, De Niro led a march alongside Al Sharpton and Attorney General Letitia James, describing the turnout as a “great rallying cry, and hugely successful as millions of us have answered the call.”

Addressing demonstrators, De Niro said, “It’s time to say no to kings. It’s time to say no to Donald Trump. We’ve had enough.” He criticised government policies, citing economic pressures, healthcare concerns and military actions, adding that political leadership must be held accountable.

In Washington, DC, Baez and Maggie Rogers performed at an event organised by Fonda’s Committee for the First Amendment, drawing thousands outside the Kennedy Center. Actor Billy Porter and poet Rupi Kaur also addressed the crowd.

In St. Paul, Minnesota, Springsteen appeared alongside Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Ilhan Omar and Governor Tim Walz at one of the largest gatherings. He performed “Streets of Minneapolis” and referenced recent unrest, stating: “Well, they picked the wrong city.”

Fonda read a statement from Becca Good, whose wife was killed during recent incidents. “The world now knows that my wife sparkled with sunshine and shone with kindness that is unmatched,” the statement said.

Protests were also reported in cities including San Diego, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Boston, as well as in London. The demonstrations follow earlier No Kings rallies in June and October 2025, which drew millions and focused on immigration enforcement, constitutional concerns and rising living costs.