The No Kings organization is a nationwide anti-authoritarian movement that holds organized protests and demonstrations. The movement began as a broad partnership between hundreds of progressive and activist groups, as well as local volunteers, creating an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed everyone from kids and artists to street bands to support the movement during protests. The first organized day of No Kings protests took place on June 14, 2025, which aligned with President Donald Trump’s birthday and his own military parade, and the second on Oct. 18, 2025. These protests emphasized non-violent, family-friendly street demonstrations with creative costumes and massive turnouts that promoted community participation. Nationwide, millions turned out for each day of the protest, with over 7 million estimated in the October events. Overall, the protests were reported to be peaceful, though a few cities, such as Portland and Washington, D.C, experienced law enforcement interference in the evenings. The motive of the protests was their opposition to what they call “king-like” behavior by President Trump and his recent military deployments, such as the National Guard and immigration enforcement actions. In Lake Oswego, the first local No Kings rally on June 14 had protesters lining State Street between A Avenue and the Lake Theater & Cafe, with hundreds attending and holding signs to protest the administration and Trump’s birthday parade plans. The protest remained peaceful and drew the attention of passing cars and local businesses. At the second protest on Oct. 18, thousands of people filled State Street again for a much larger rally. The Lake Oswego Review reported that the turnout was one of the largest civic gatherings in recent town history, with many families in attendance. As part of a nationwide effort, Lake Oswego’s No Kings protests added to a weekend of public rallies that highlighted public debates over government principles and power.