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A man crosses an intersection in Newton Centre carrying an American flag during the "No Kings" protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Millions of people across the country participated in “No Kings” protests, organized in opposition to the Trump administration. Boston made national headlines with its crowd size. And in Newton, about 2,500 people (estimate according to Newton Indivisible, which organizes anti-Trump protests weekly) packed the Newton Centre Green and nearby sidewalks with protest signs.
And Sen. Ed Markey stopped by to offer some words of encouragement.
Check out these photos from Saturday’s “No Kings” protest.
A protester holds a creative sign during the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Protesters line the sidewalks near the Newton Centre Green during the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Protesters displayed signs expressing anger toward the Trump administration during the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
A protester wears a creative sign walking along Centre Street in Newton Centre during the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Protesters line the sidewalks near the Newton Centre Green during the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
City Councilors Julia Malakie, left, and Rena Getz, right, hold protest signs at Newton’s “No Kings” rally on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Retired federal judge and Harvard Law Professor Nancy Gertner speaks during Newton’s “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18. 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Newton resident Lindsey Gulden holds a sign at the intersection of Centre and Beacon streets in Newton Centre during the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Protesters line the sidewalks near the Newton Centre Green during the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle