No Kings protests draw crowds in Oshkosh, Appleton and across Northeast Wisconsin Saturday

OSHKOSH (WLUK) — ‘No Kings’ protests took place across Northeast Wisconsin Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump.

These protests align with the national ‘No Kings’ protests occurring across the country Saturday.

People showed up with signs and flags at Rainbow Park in Oshkosh Saturday beginning at 10 a.m., protesting against the president to voice their concerns.

Protesters expressed their concerns over Trump’s decisions surrounding the war in Iran, as well as his immigration policies– which the protesters believe reflect an expansion of presidential power they oppose.

“This is also an open invitation to anyone who feels disappointed or even betrayed– those who promised greater affordability, fewer global conflicts/wars and transparency on issues such as the Epstein files, and are still waiting,” protester Deb Martin said.

Similar ‘No Kings’ protests and marches took place in Appleton, Green Bay, De Pere and Sturgeon Bay.

Beginning at 3 p.m. in Appleton, protesters marched from Houdini plaza down College Ave. for two blocks in a loop. Several organizations collaborated for the march including Appleton Area NOW, Wisconsin Resist, Hate Free Outagamie, ESTHER, Forward Fox Valley, Democratic Socialists of America and Citizen Action of Wisconsin.

Protesters say the Trump Administration’s actions are an attack on democracy.

Organizers planned more than 3,000 events nationwide, with turnout expected to reach into upwards of nine million people.

A flagship rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, drew thousands and featured high-profile speakers and performers, underscoring the scale and national reach of the movement.

Headlining the observance will be Bruce Springsteen, performing “Streets of Minneapolis,” which he wrote in response to the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and in tribute to the thousands of Minnesotans who took to the streets over the winter.

The White House dismissed the planned protests as the product of “leftist funding networks” with little real public support.

“The only people who care about these Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions are the reporters who are paid to cover them,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement.

Trump reacted to previous “No Kings” rallies by insisting “I’m not a king” and saying attendees were “not representative of the people of our country.”