A global wave of “No Kings” demonstrations took place Saturday, as countless protesters gathered in cities across the United States and abroad to voice opposition to what organizers describe as growing threats to democracy and executive overreach.

More than 2,500 “No Kings” rallies were planned around the country, with organizers citing rising authoritarianism and militarization under the Trump administration. The first round of “No Kings” protests in June drew about 5 million people. See some of the images from Saturday’s events below.

Protesters flooded into streets chanting, marching and waving homemade signs. Organizers said nearly 7 million people showed up for the demonstrations across the country.

Morale just keeps getting worse and worse because the administration does not value government workers," Riva Duncan, retired Forest Service worker.

The No Kings protest in Valparaiso was part of roughly 2,500 similar demonstrations against the Trump administration planned across the country and globe.

Netizens also reacted to an AI video posted by the U.S. president showing himself dumping feces on demonstrators.

Follow live updates as 'No Kings' protests take place across the U.S. today in response to the Trump administration.

Before the scheduled start time for 'No Kings' protests in Evansville, demonstrators already packed sidewalks along MLK Jr. Boulevard on Saturday.

Across the United States on Sunday, from Boise to Baltimore and San Diego to St. Louis, scores of people showed up to challenge President Trump and his administration as part of the "No Kings" protests.

From New York City to California, millions of people are expected to join "No Kings" protests across the country on Saturday, Oct. 18.

The nation is seeing its second "No Kings" against President Donald Trump as Republicans call demonstrations a distraction from the government shutdown.