No Kings protest in downtown Houston draws more than 15,000 people, Mayor Whitmire says
By Yvette Orozco, Sam González Kelly, Tanya Babbar, Shakari Briggs, Catherine Dominguez,
Staff writers
Updated June 14, 2025 3:45 p.m.
People gather at the “No Kings” nationwide demonstration, organized by the 50501 Movement in opposition to President Donald Trumps administration on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Houston. The demonstration was planned to correspond with Trump's military-themed parade, set to take place in Washington D.C. on Saturday.
Thousands of protesters gathered at Houston City Hall on Saturday to join forces with others across the nation in a No Kings protest, a show of opposition to President Donald Trump's multimillion-dollar military parade marking the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary.
Nearly two dozen mounted Houston police officers overlooked the protest from horseback as a succession of speakers rallied the crowd against Trump and reminded protesters to stay peaceful.
The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day, and organizers said they've been working with law enforcement to ensure everyone's safety.
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