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The White Houses Response to the ‘No Kings’ Protests: ‘Who Cares?’
The “No Kings” protests are scheduled to start Saturday, October 18th, with organizers claiming more than 2,500 rallies planned across all 50 states. Leaders say a coalition of over 200 progressive groups, led by Indivisible, is coordinating the events under a stated mission to resist the Trump agenda. The scale and coordination have drawn attention from local and national officials alike.
Major demonstrations are expected in Washington, D.C., New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and participants have been urged to wear yellow to show collective strength in the face of oppression. Organizers accuse the Trump administration of “sending militarized agents into our communities, silencing voters, and handing billionaires giveaways while families struggle.” Those claims frame the protests as a reaction to perceived government overreach and economic priorities.
When reporters asked about the nationwide demonstrations, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital, “Who cares?” That curt response set the tone for how some administration allies plan to treat the demonstrations. Conservatives across the spectrum have echoed a dismissive posture toward the protests.
The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, told Fox News that the protests are being fueled by “the pro-Hamas wing and the Antifa crowd.” He also accused Democrats of slowing negotiations related to what critics call the Schumer Shutdown in order to placate their activist base. Those comments link the demonstrations to broader partisan fights playing out in Washington.
Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas spoke bluntly about the risk of unrest, saying, “The agitators show up. We’ll have to get the National Guard out. Hopefully it will be peaceful. I doubt it.” His remarks reflect concerns among some lawmakers that large, distributed events can attract outside troublemakers and escalate into violence in pockets.
The “No Kings” movement first drew attention earlier in the summer during protests against the Army’s 250th anniversary military parade. While many of those gatherings were peaceful, several locations experienced violence, multiple arrests, and at least one person killed. Those past clashes are part of the backdrop shaping how officials and communities are preparing this time around.
Organizers insist that the upcoming rallies will be peaceful and lawful, but skepticism persists about the potential presence of paid agitators or professional protesters with different objectives. Local law enforcement agencies in several cities have said they will monitor demonstrations closely and adjust deployments as needed. Community groups on both sides are mobilizing to either participate or keep order.
Editor’s Note: The Schumer Shutdown is here. Rather than put the American people first, Chuck Schumer and the radical Democrats forced a government shutdown for healthcare for illegals. They own this.
As October 18th approaches, the mix of earnest activism, harsh partisan rhetoric, and memories of earlier violence makes this weekend one to watch. Officials on all levels are weighing how best to protect public safety while respecting the right to protest. The coming days will show whether this nationwide effort remains a series of peaceful demonstrations or becomes another flashpoint in an already polarized moment.
