FLORIDA — A 'No Kings' protest is a public demonstration against monarchy-style leadership, with participants advocating for governance that does not place power in the hands of a single ruler.
Organizers often say the movement promotes democratic principles and opposes concentrated authority.
Recent rallies in the U.S. have gained global attention as participants directly link their demonstrations to opposition against President Donald Trump’s political influence and policies, which is expected Saturday, as thousands are set to gather across Tampa Bay and various cities across the country.
Saturday, 3/28, Tyrone Mall area — St. Petersburg:
Prior coverage:
- Thousands rally across Tampa Bay in ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump administration
- 'No Kings' protest draws tens of thousands across Tampa Bay
Father of deputy killed in murder-suicide and abuse survivor unite to fight officer-perpetrated violence
Four years after Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Bieber was shot and killed by her boyfriend, Daniel Leyden — a fellow law enforcement officer — her father, Bruce Bieber, and a woman who survived abuse at the hands of the same man, Chynna Ratner, are now working together to prevent officer-perpetrated domestic violence.
