Thousands Gather at Bixby Park in National ‘No King’ Protest Against Trump Administration

Long Beach, CA — June 14, 2025

Thousands of demonstrators gathered at Bixby Park in Long Beach on Saturday as part of a national day of protest dubbed the “No King” movement a sweeping demonstration aimed at voicing opposition to the administration of President Donald Trump.

The event in Long Beach was one of dozens held across the country, with protesters denouncing what they describe as authoritarian overreach and anti-democratic policies tied to Trump’s time in office and his ongoing influence in American politics.

Waving signs that read “No King in America,” “Democracy Not Dictatorship,” and “Power to the People,” the crowd chanted slogans. Organizers emphasized that the protest was not only about Trump himself, but about what they view as a broader threat to democratic norms and civil liberties.

“This is about standing up for the values our country was founded on,” said Alicia Martinez, one of the event’s coordinators. “No one not a president, not a billionaire, not anyone is above the Constitution.”

The peaceful demonstration began around 9:00 A.M., drawing a diverse group of attendees from across Southern California. Many participants expressed concern about the president’s recent rhetoric and executive orders.

“We’re here because silence is complicity,” said James Lang, a Long Beach resident. “This protest is a message that we won’t go backward.”

The “No King” movement, first launched by grassroots activists earlier this year, has gained traction on social media and among civic groups alarmed by what they call a “creeping erosion” of democratic institutions.

The Long Beach Police Department reported no major incidents and said the protest remained orderly so far as of noon.