The key facts

  • Protests took place on Saturday in Washington, Los Angeles, and South Portland, Maine
  • In the capital, marchers carried a papier-mâché figure of Trump near the Lincoln Memorial
  • Many signs called for voting early in the midterm elections

Mass protests in several cities

On Saturday, thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, Los Angeles, and South Portland (Maine) for the nationwide 'No Kings' protest against President Donald Trump, Euronews reports.

What happened on the streets

In the capital, marchers carried a papier-mâché figure of Trump past the Lincoln Memorial. In Los Angeles, a crowd filled the square near City Hall; one participant came dressed in a Batman costume. In South Portland, people lined up along the road while drivers honked in support.

Participants' demands

Speakers and marchers called for equal rights, and some demanded the abolition of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Many signs carried a call to vote early in the midterm elections.