President Donald Trump is facing a dramatic drop in public support as his approval rating sinks to 37%, following one of the largest coordinated protest movements in recent U.S. history. The “No Kings” demonstrations, which erupted across all 50 states this weekend, drew nearly 7 million participants rallying against what organizers call Trump’s “authoritarian power grabs”.
From New York to rural Iowa, protesters flooded streets with chants of “No Kings in America,” condemning recent executive actions and symbolic gestures that critics say resemble monarchical rule. The movement gained momentum after the White House released AI-generated videos depicting Trump in a crown, wielding a sword, and flying a fighter jet labeled “King Trump”.
According to MSNBC and Newsweek, the backlash has been swift and measurable. Trump’s net approval rating now stands at -6 points, marking his lowest since early May. Democratic strategist Christy Setzer told Newsweek, “Trump won on two issues: the economy and immigration. Now that voters are seeing what that means—higher prices, global instability, and cruelty—it’s no surprise they’re turning away”.
Republican leaders have scrambled to contain the fallout, with House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissing the protests as “detached from reality” even as images of Trump in royal garb continue to circulate.
With tensions rising and public sentiment shifting, the “No Kings” movement may be reshaping the political landscape heading into 2026.
