Across the country, demonstrators expressed their anguish against President Donald Trump and his administration by taking part in the “No Kings” protests.

While the protest is called “No Kings Day of Definance” across the country, ACLU Hawaiʻi and co-organizers said it is being called “No Dictator Day” in the islands due to the recognition of the Hawaiian Monarchy. The state saw a total of six protests — one on Oʻahu, one on Maui and four on the Big Isle.

Hundreds turned out for the No Kings Defiance Day rally in Kona on June 14, 2025. The event was part of a nationwide movement expressing opposition to the Trump administration. (Tiffany DeMasters/Big Island Now)

Thousands were on hand outside the Hawaii State Capitol on June 14, 2025 for the "No Kings" protest. "It's spanning from all the way across different sections and intersections. It's way too crowded by the capitol area, so people are spreading as far out as they can go," stated Honolulu City Councilmember Radiant Cordero.

Protests in cities across the country are scheduled for June 14, with participants looking to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration, with several events scheduled

Protests scheduled throughout the continental U.S. this weekend will also be held on Hawai‘i Island. More than 7,000 Hawaiʻi residents, including teachers, veterans, immigration and civil rights advocates, are expected to join the No Kings Mass protest on Saturday throughout the state.

An estimated 350 people turned out on June 14 to Polhamus Park in Granby to join a peaceful demonstration against a wide range of Trump administration policies, the Grand County Democrats said. The local

No Kings protests took place across the country from New York City to Atlanta to Los Angeles. The 50501 Movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement, said the nationwide protests are aimed at calling attention to what they say are authoritarian actions of the Trump administration.

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