Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez and other high-profile figures took part in the latest nationwide “No Kings” protests, as organizers said about 3,000 marches were planned across the U.S. The demonstrations also drew support from actors, musicians, activists and public officials in multiple cities, reflecting broad opposition to Donald Trump, aggressive immigration enforcement and rising living costs.
In New York, De Niro joined the procession with Rev. Al Sharpton and New York Attorney General Letitia James. He told the crowd the movement had become a “great rallying cry” and said millions had responded to the call for action.
Major appearances across the country
The protests spread to major cities including San Diego, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Boston, while a separate demonstration was also held in London. In Washington, D.C., Baez and singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers performed outside the Kennedy Center at the “Artists United for Our Freedom” event, which was hosted by Fonda’s Committee for the First Amendment.
Fonda also made a media push ahead of the marches, appearing on programs including The Briefing With Jen Psaki and The Source with Kaitlan Collins. She used those appearances to promote the events and highlight the constitutional themes that organizers said were central to the rallies.
Springsteen joins a large St. Paul rally
In St. Paul, Minnesota, Springsteen appeared at one of the largest gatherings of the day alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Ilhan Omar and Gov. Tim Walz. He performed “Streets of Minneapolis,” a song he introduced after the ICE killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and used his remarks to criticize federal actions in American cities.
“This past winter, federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis,” Springsteen said, adding that the city’s response showed “the power and the solidarity of the people.” He said the protest movement reflected resistance to what he described as a “reactionary nightmare” and rejected what he called invasions of American cities.
Why the protests resonated
According to the report, the latest No Kings demonstrations built on two earlier nationwide mobilizations that drew millions and became among the largest single-day protests in U.S. history. Those earlier events, held in June and October, centered on concerns about immigration enforcement, executive power and constitutional norms.
Participants in the latest round also voiced concern about inflation and the cost of essentials such as groceries, energy and housing. Organizers and speakers linked those economic pressures to bigger political debates about federal policy, public safety and government accountability.
Notable voices and locations
- Robert De Niro spoke in New York with other prominent political and civic figures.
- Jane Fonda helped promote and host related events through the Committee for the First Amendment.
- Bruce Springsteen appeared in St. Paul with Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar and Tim Walz.
- Joan Baez performed in Washington, D.C. and also appeared at a Minnesota State Capitol rally.
- Billy Porter, Rupi Kaur, Bill Nye and Mike Farrell also took part in marches and public remarks.
Other celebrities also signaled support online, with Jimmy Kimmel and Jamie Lee Curtis posting about their attendance on Threads. The broad turnout gave the protests unusual visibility, with entertainment figures, labor and civil rights voices and elected officials all amplifying the same message against concentrated power and rising anxiety over economic and political conditions.
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