Celebrities Lead Anti-Trump Protests Across U.S. Cities
On March 28, 2026, prominent figures Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, and Bruce Springsteen participated in nationwide demonstrations organized by the No Kings movement against Donald Trump. The protests, which occurred in Washington D.C., New York, and Minneapolis, drew millions of participants according to AFP reports, with organizers claiming eight million attendees. The events focused on opposition to Trump's immigration enforcement policies and the conflict in Iran. In Washington D.C., Fonda gathered with Artists United for Freedom near the Kennedy Center to advocate for First Amendment rights, continuing work she began in October 2025 with the Committee for the First Amendment. In Minneapolis, Springsteen performed "Streets of Minneapolis," a tribute to Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed by federal immigration agents. He announced his upcoming tour would carry political themes. De Niro spoke in New York, criticizing Trump's expansion of executive power. The No Kings movement represents growing artistic resistance to the administration.
Key facts
- Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, and Bruce Springsteen participated in protests on March 28, 2026
- Protests organized by No Kings movement occurred in Washington D.C., New York, and Minneapolis
- Organizers reported 8 million participants nationwide
- Demonstrations opposed Trump's immigration policies and Iran conflict
- Fonda advocated for First Amendment rights with Artists United for Freedom
- Springsteen performed tribute song in Minneapolis for victims of immigration enforcement
- De Niro criticized Trump's constitutional overreach in New York speech
- Springsteen announced upcoming politically-themed tour starting from Minneapolis
Entities
Artists
- Jane Fonda
- Robert De Niro
- Bruce Springsteen
- Henry Fonda
Institutions
- No Kings
- Artists United for Freedom
- Committee for the First Amendment
- Kennedy Center
Locations
- Washington D.C.
- New York
- Minneapolis
- United States