(MENAFN) Millions of people across the United States took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the current administration, citing threats to democratic norms, free speech, and environmental protections, according to reports.

Organizers stated that approximately 7 million participants attended more than 2,500 “No Kings” rallies held in all 50 states. Key demonstrations were reported in major urban centers, including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C., along with surrounding areas.

Bob McCann, a 101-year-old resident of a retirement community who helped organize one of the rallies, said his motivation was to oppose “a president who is claiming to be a king.” “We have a Constitution, not a king,” McCann added. “We're here today to demonstrate nonviolently and with love for our country and love for everybody.”

Another protester, Jill Landsberg, 83, expressed concern that the administration’s actions were undermining the U.S. Constitution, particularly the First Amendment. “I'm here because I'm 83 years old, and throughout my life, I have had the pleasure and privilege of protesting acts by our government that were unconstitutional or that tended to chill our free speech rights. And unfortunately, this is one of those times,” she said, referencing the deployment of the military to U.S. cities.

Terry, 81, argued that the president’s conduct weakened the nation’s system of checks and balances. “We're out here fighting for democracy again. We are protesting authoritarianism. We are preaching peace and love and free speech and no kings,” she said.

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