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7 Million Rally Nationwide Against Trump’s Presidency

10/27/2025

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Protests against U.S. President Donald Trump drew about 7 million participants at 2,700 rallies on October 18.
The "No Kings" movement includes diverse groups and aims to mobilize anti-Trump sentiment into electoral action.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) emphasized defending democracy, saying, "We’re in the middle of it."
Some Democratic lawmakers were absent, yet the party performed well in recent elections, suggesting momentum.

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Story summary

Protests against U.S. President Donald Trump drew about 7 million participants at 2,700 rallies on October 18.
The "No Kings" movement includes diverse groups and aims to mobilize anti-Trump sentiment into electoral action.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) emphasized defending democracy, saying, "We’re in the middle of it."
Some Democratic lawmakers were absent, yet the party performed well in recent elections, suggesting momentum.