Austin, protest and No Kings
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'No Kings' protest in Downtown Austin draws more than 20,000 to Texas Capitol, Auditorium Shores
In all, more than 2,500 demonstrations took place nationwide in the largest mobilization of protests since President Trump returned to office.
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.
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.
Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into