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'No Kings' protests planned across US on March 28

Organizers have planned more than 3,000 'No Kings' events across the United States for March 28, saying millions will protest the administration's policies, from actions toward Iran to economic pressures and airport disruptions.

Mar 28th 2026 · United States

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  • Organizers have scheduled more than 3,000 'No Kings' events nationwide for March 28 and say millions are expected to attend.
  • Protesters cite recent escalations with Iran, rising living costs, and expanded immigration enforcement actions as reasons for demonstrations.
  • Recent polls show high disapproval for the president, including a 59% disapproval rating in a Fox News poll and roughly mid-30s approval ratings in Reuters/Ipsos and AP-NORC surveys.
  • Government data cited by reporters show record-high ground beef prices at $6.74 per pound and mortgage rates at a seven-month high, while the OECD warned the conflict could raise US inflation to about 4.2% this year.
  • Critics link long airport security lines and operational problems to a DHS funding and staffing standoff and to increased enforcement activity at airports.
  • Organizers and some reports say about seven million people attended the prior October 'No Kings' events, and turnout on March 28 is being viewed as a gauge of public anger ahead of upcoming elections.

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