Anti-Trump protesters have descended upon cities across the country on a fairly regular basis for planned “No Kings” events, but on President Donald Trump’s birthday, they opted to ditch the nationwide protests in favor of a nationwide sing-along.
Groups gathered at preplanned “No Kings” watch parties that were designed as counterprogramming to Trump’s UFC fight on the White House lawn. The event was called “Rise Up, Sing Out,” and protesters chanted and sang songs together as part of the demonstration.
The watch party was the fourth nationwide event organized by the “No Kings” movement. While it did not draw the nationwide participation seen at previous demonstrations, the two primary gatherings in New York City and Washington, D.C still attracted sizeable crowds.
The “No Kings” movement hosted a concert at Manhattan’s Town Hall, which was streamed all over the country. The concert featured performances and appearances from Bette Midler, Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright, Sasha Allen, Joy Reid, and others. A traditional “No Kings” protest was also held in Washington, D.C., though attendance appeared significantly lower than at the movement’s previous demonstration.
Actor Robert De Niro delivered one of the evening’s most notable remarks, saying he could not support the country while Trump remained in office. “I can’t love a country that’s led by a racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant,” De Niro said. “And let me just say it: I can’t love the country that’s led by Donald Trump.”
Anti-Trump “No Kings” protesters are screaming at fans heading into UFC 250 @ufc at the White House.
Ironically, none of these clowns could answer @TheCharlesDowns when he asked them:
“How is Trump a king if he’s letting you protest right outside his house on his birthday?”… pic.twitter.com/a0SlzwEVrJ
— Loomer Unleashed (@LoomerUnleashed) June 14, 2026
During past interviews at “No Kings” rallies, The Daily Wire encountered protesters wishing for the president’s death, with one calling the movement the “Big Beautiful Obituary.”
Unhinged “No Kings” protester with 8647 on her sign tells @breccastoll she’s waiting for Trump to die:
Protester: “I’m just waiting for the Big Beautiful Obituary…” @breccastoll: “When do you think that will happen?”
Protester: “Sooner than later!” *Evil Laugh* pic.twitter.com/OkAYn3eBAJ
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) March 29, 2026
With America’s 250th birthday fast approaching, organizers in the “No Kings” movement have claimed that “the next 250 starts with us.” The organization has not yet publicly announced any plans — either for celebrations or protests — around the 250th anniversary of the United States.