Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across the U.S. on Saturday for “No Kings” demonstrations against President Trump, portraying the commander in chief as an aspiring monarch as he continues to engage in what critics argue is government overreach.

Thousands gathered across Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest President Donald Trump’s policies since his return to office at the beginning of the year.

After multiple orders to disperse, police moved in and made arrests hours after thousands peacefully took to the streets for a "No Kings" protest.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.

As millions of Americans take to the streets — from New York to Los Angeles — Hollywood is voicing its support for the nationwide No Kings protests.

The show of force comes as huge rallies took the streets of America from coast to coast to protest against President Donald Trump. The 17-mile (27-kilometer) coastal stretch of the I-5 interstate between Los Angeles and San Diego will be affected while the Marine Corps fires live rounds over the route to mark its 250th anniversary in an event being attended by Vice President JD Vance.

Activists that attended the No Kings protests dressed up to express their frustration with President Donald Trump’s administration.