The “No Kings” protests are a national movement opposing what organizers call increasing authoritarianism and political overreach.

A massive show of protest swept through Northeast Ohio on Saturday, as thousands gathered for more than a dozen “No Kings” rallies, part of a nationwide day of defiance against authoritarianism and the policies of President Donald Trump.

A number of protests meant to voice opposition to President Trump are expected around the country on Saturday. This includes a number in the Greater Cincinnati area.

ZANESVILLE, OH- Across the country, and right here in Zanesville, people gathered today as part of a nationwide protest called “No Kings.” Hundreds stood outside the Muskingum County Courthouse, joining more than 2,

In Muskingum Park, residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley were coming together for a different reason. Lisa Bammerlin, a concerned citizen, said over 200 people came out to be in one of the hundreds of No Kings protests taking place across the United States.

Multiple protests are planned throughout Central Ohio as many residents look to voice their opinion on the controversies surrounding President Trump.

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The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces.

Protesters held signs that read, “No kings since 1776,” “Bad Things Happen When Good People Do Nothing,” “Stop the Parade Fund Medicaid,” “When cruelty becomes normal compassion looks radical” and “Make Orwell Fiction Again.”