See photos of ‘No Kings’ protest at California Capitol in Sacramento
The Sacramento Bee
Thousands of demonstrators joined a “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Saturday, part of a nationwide protest movement against President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies that coincided with a military parade in Washington, D.C., and the president’s birthday.
According to the California Highway Patrol, attendance at the event exceeded the 5,000-person advance estimate provided by organizing group Indivisible Sacramento, which is part of a national coalition of groups founded after President Trump’s election to oppose his policies.
Visibly increased law enforcement presence from the California Highway Patrol, which protects the Capitol grounds, and the Sacramento Police Department was on hand for the peaceful event.
A crowed estimated to be larger than 5,000 people gathers during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration at the state Capitol on Saturday, June 14, 2025. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
Joseph Cain, left, and Sharron Cain, right, stand on the state Capitol west steps during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Jaqueline Chavez, of Sacramento, participates in the “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol on Saturday, June 14, 2025. “I’m here because there’s a lot people that I think would like to be here but they can’t. I’m here for them because I have the privilege to do so,” Chavez said. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
Mike Boyce, dressed as a king, protests near the state Capitol during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Balloons with the likeness of President Donald Trump fly over demonstrators at the Capitol during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Tiffany Day, of Penn Valley, carries a “Blessed be the fight” sign as wears a costume from the Handmaid’s Tale during the “No Kings” protest in the Capitol on Saturday. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
Sacramento resident Debi Earl holds a sign and a doll dressed like President Donald Trump during the “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol on Saturday, June 14, 2025. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
Sarah Turgasen, left, and Freddy Baiocchi, 5, draw a sign on state Capitol lawn during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Donovan Parker, of Sacramento, holds rolls of toilet paper with images of President Donald Trump during the “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol on Saturday. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
An American flag sits on the ground as demonstrators pass by at the state Capitol during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
A photo of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, manipulated to show her with MS-13 gang tattoos, hangs on a pole during the “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol on Saturday. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
Demonstrators protest at the state Capitol during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Isabel Amezcua holds a sign that says “don’t take my dreams away” as she carries American and Mexican flags during the “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol on Saturday. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
Demonstrators stand on the state Capitol west steps during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Demonstrators protest near the state Capitol during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Viggo, 1, and Isaac Lassiter stand in front of the state Capitol during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
A demonstrator holds a Mexican flag near the state Capitol during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Rafa Garcia celebrates after forming a dance circle near the state Capitol during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Protesters dance near the state Capitol during the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
Protesters march on the Tower Bridge during “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in downtown Sacramento on Saturday. DANIEL HEUER dheuer@sacbee.com
This story was originally published June 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM.
