Hollywood icons Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen, and Joan Baez took center stage at the third round of the ‘No Kings’ protests, passionately rallying for democracy in major cities across the US and Europe. The star-studded event saw thousands of people take to the streets to voice their opposition against growing authoritarianism and social issues.
Held on March 28, 2026, the protests centered on several key issues, including the ongoing war in Iran, rising immigration enforcement, and the increasing cost of living. With Minnesota at the epicenter, the rallies brought together an estimated 8 million people at over 3,300 events nationwide.
In New York, De Niro made a powerful statement, calling the current leadership an “existential threat to our freedoms and security.” Wearing an ‘I Love New York’ badge, De Niro addressed the crowd with passion, declaring, “When the crowds are chanting ‘No Kings,’ what I’m really hearing is ‘No to the status quo.’”
Other celebrities, like Jane Fonda, continued the fight at the Minnesota rally, where she read a statement from activist Becca Good. In Washington, DC, Maggie Rogers performed at the ‘Artists United for Our Freedom’ event, hosted by Fonda’s Committee for the First Amendment.
In St. Paul, Springsteen joined Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Gov. Tim Walz, performing “Streets of Minneapolis” to honor the victims of tragic ICE killings. The song added an emotional weight to the already powerful protests.
The ‘No Kings’ protests have become an international call to action, uniting public figures and ordinary citizens in their fight for democracy and freedom. As the movement grows, it continues to inspire a demand for change.
