NEWPORT — Several hundred demonstrators gathered Saturday in downtown Newport as part of nationwide “No Kings” protests opposing the Trump administration’s policies since the election.
The demonstration, organized by NEK Indivisible, took place at the Newport City Municipal Building and courthouses. The two-hour event remained non-violent throughout, with participants carrying anti-Trump signs and chanting slogans.
Protesters lined the sidewalks along Main Street as vehicles passed, with some drivers honking in support while others displayed disapproval. Organizers encouraged participants to write letters to elected officials and avoid engaging with troublemakers.
The demonstration drew mixed reactions from passersby.
The timing of the protest generated additional attention as it occurred on the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary.
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The group emphasized themes of constitutional rights and opposition to what they characterized as authoritarian governance. No arrests were reported.
