The third round of “No Kings” protests in Milwaukee drew markedly fewer people than the first two.
Attendance at the third wave of “No Kings” protests in Milwaukee fell sharply compared with prior demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s administration.
Roughly 1,000 people gathered Saturday at Washington Park Bandshell for the event, according to Wisconsin Public Radio. The bandshell, which has a capacity of about 8,000, was not filled to capacity, with some overflow into surrounding areas.
That figure marked a steep drop from the second “No Kings” protest in October 2025, when organizers estimated more than 18,000 attended a downtown Milwaukee rally at Cathedral Square Park. Milwaukee police provided a lower count of fewer than 5,000 for that event. The first protest in June 2025 drew organizer estimates of more than 12,000 in the city.
Saturday’s Milwaukee rally focused on opposition to Trump’s immigration policies, the administration’s actions in Iran and other issues. Protesters sang and heard remarks at the bandshell before some marched nearby. Similar events took place in suburban communities including Shorewood, where more than 2,000 gathered along Capitol Drive.
Nationwide, organizers claimed at least 8 million people participated in more than 3,300 “No Kings” events, up from their estimates of 5 million in June 2025 and 7 million in October. Independent crowd estimates for the full series have varied, with many analysts noting discrepancies between organizer claims and observed turnout in certain cities.
In Wisconsin, more than 100 protests occurred across the state, including a march of more than 10,000 to the Capitol in Madison. Turnout in smaller communities was mixed.
The “No Kings” movement, organized by left-wing groups, has staged the coordinated actions since last year.
