Gov. Greg Abbott has again ordered state troopers and Texas National Guard soldiers to Austin ahead of the protest, calling the planned demonstrations "Antifa-linked" despite their sponsorship by groups like the ACLU, League of Women Voters and Sierra Club.

Millions of people across the country gathered Saturday for "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration.The nationwide day of demonstrations was done in protest against President Trump, the Trump administration and its policies.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is pushing back on Gov. Greg Abbott's deployment of the Texas National Guard and state troops to the city in what he calls a move of militarization—confirming troops will not be in the streets unless needed.

Dozens gathered at the Bastrop County Courthouse Saturday morning for the 'No Kings' protest, part of a nationwide series of demonstrations

Texas Congressman Greg Casar was at the 'No Kings' protest in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. He says the protest has been peaceful and fun.

No Kings” organizers say more than 2,500 demonstrations are planned nationwide today in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration. Follow for live updates.

More than 1,000 protesters turned out in downtown Augusta on Oct. 18, 2025, to protest President Donald Trump.

Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.