See photos of ‘No Kings’ protests in Raleigh, part of anti-Trump nationwide rallies
By Travis Long and
Robert Willett
No Kings protester Mark Miller of Sanford crosses Sumner Blvd. at Capital Blvd. in Raleigh, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
For the second time this year, thousands of people demonstrated together across the country as part of “No Kings” protests to oppose the Trump administration’s policies.
Nine rallies were scheduled in the Triangle, including in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and Johnston County. Volunteers and multiple groups organized the rallies.
Raleigh’s protests, organized by a coalition called Triangle Resistance United, were held on Capital Boulevard.
No Kings protests were previously held Saturday, June 14. This fall’s protests come during a federal government shutdown.
Here are photos from the News & Observer. This will be updated throughout the day.
Rachael Wells walks through a sea of bubbles as she joins No Kings protesters on Capital Blvd. In Raleigh, Saturday, October 18, 2025. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Demonstrators draped in flags cross Sumner Blvd. during the ‘No Kings’ rally along Capital Blvd. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Jim Goodman of Raleigh, N.C., walks through a sea of bubbles during the ‘No Kings’ demonstration along Capital Blvd. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pierce Winston of Clayton, N.C. waves his flag from the median of Capital Blvd. during the ‘No Kings’ demonstration on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Adrian Raley, of Raleigh, N.C.waves her flag during the ‘No Kings’ protest along Capital Blvd. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Adrian Raley, of Raleigh, N.C.waves her flag at passing motorists during the ‘No Kings’ demonstration along Capital Blvd. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
No Kings protester Pierce Winston from Clayton waves the U.S. flag in the median of Capital Blvd. in Raleigh, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Demonstrators in cars cruise along Capital Blvd. interacting with those lining the road during the ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Demonstrators in cars cruise along Capital Blvd. interacting with those lining the road during the ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Demonstrators in cars cruise along Capital Blvd. interacting with those lining the road during the ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Cliff Dobbins of Raleigh, N.C. was one of the last to depart Capital Blvd, well after 3 p.m., following a three hour ‘No Kings’ demonstration that was attended by thousands on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North bound traffic on Capital Blvd is backed up as ’No Kings’ demonstrators march across the intersection with Sumner Blvd. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Leslie Russell of Raleigh waves to passing motorists as she joins No Kings protesters on Capitol Blvd. In Raleigh, Saturday, October 18, 2025. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
No Kings protesters line both sides of a section of Capital Blvd in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
No Kings protesters line both sides of a section of Capital Blvd., Saturday, October 18, 2025. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
No Kings protesters, including one in a dinosaur costume, march along Kildare Farm Road in Cary, Saturday, October 18, 2025. Renee Umsted rumsted@newsobserver.com
No Kings protesters in Cary wave signs as cars pass on Kildare Farm Road. Renee Umsted rumsted@newsobserver.com
No Kings protesters gather in Clayton, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. David Raynor draynor@newsobserver.com
No Kings protesters line Cary Parkway Saturday, October 18, 2025. Renee Umsted rumsted@newsobserver.com
No Kings protesters, many with creative signs, lined sections of Cary Parkway, Saturday, October 18, 2025. Renee Umsted rumsted@newsobserver.com
Hundreds of protesters No Kings protesters in Cary lining sidewalks as cars honked as the passed by. Renee Umsted rumstead@newsobserver.com
Hundreds of protesters began gathering in Cary before the scheduled start time, lining sidewalks as cars honked passing by.A handful of police officers stood nearby. Renee Umsted rumsted@newsobserver.com
Protesters gather in Cary before the scheduled start time of No Kings protest, Saturday, October 18, 2025. Renee Umsted rumsted@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published October 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM.
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