A person dressed as Pikachu walking towards the Civic Center for the 'No Kings' protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)A person dressed as Pikachu walking towards the Civic Center for the ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters gather at the Civic Center for the 'No Kings' protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters gather at the Civic Center for the ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters gather at the Civic Center for the 'No Kings' protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters gather at the Civic Center for the ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown San Diego on Saturday. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
....People hold the placards and wave flags during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)People hold the placards and wave flags during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
....People hold placards and wave flags during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)….People hold placards and wave flags during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
....Debi Workman, left, and her husband, Jim Workman, hold placards and United States flags during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)….Debi Workman, left, and her husband, Jim Workman, hold placards and United States flags during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
....A man waves a flag in a car during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)A man waves a flag in a car during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters in dinosaur costumes hold various signs reading "I eat fascists for BREAKFAST," "Not another age of ICE" and "My hands and heart are bigger than Trump's" at the Civic Center for the 'No Kings' protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters in dinosaur costumes hold various signs reading “I eat fascists for BREAKFAST,” “Not another age of ICE” and “My hands and heart are bigger than Trump’s” at the Civic Center for the ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters holds signs, reading "Over Throw King Don, Give the Hillbilly A Eulogy! and "Dictator or Democracy, That's The Choice" at the Civic Center for the 'No Kings' protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters holds signs, reading “Over Throw King Don, Give the Hillbilly A Eulogy! and “Dictator or Democracy, That’s The Choice” at the Civic Center for the ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters gather at the Civic Center for the 'No Kings' protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters gather at the Civic Center for the ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters for the 'No Kings' rally get ready to the leave the Civic Center and make their way towards the Waterfront in downtown San Diego on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters for the ‘No Kings’ rally get ready to the leave the Civic Center and make their way towards the Waterfront in downtown San Diego. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters march through downtown San Diego for 'No Kings' on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters march through downtown San Diego for ‘No Kings’ on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters march through downtown San Diego for 'No Kings' on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters march through downtown San Diego for ‘No Kings’ on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters march through downtown San Diego for 'No Kings' on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters march through downtown San Diego for ‘No Kings’ on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protesters march through downtown San Diego for 'No Kings' on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Protesters march through downtown San Diego for ‘No Kings’ on Oct. 18, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
....Clare Mosko, left, holds a placard while Rachel Nervig, right, waves US flags, during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)….Clare Mosko, left, holds a placard while Rachel Nervig, right, waves US flags, during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
....Sherry Black, center, and Cita Walsha, left, hold a "No Kings" banner during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)….Sherry Black, center, and Cita Walsha, left, hold a “No Kings” banner during the No Kings Protest on Carlsbad Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thousands gather during a "No Kings" protest at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Thousands gather during a “No Kings” protest at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mark, who did not want to give a last name, wears a crown during a "No Kings" protest at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Mark, who did not want to give a last name, wears a crown during a “No Kings” protest at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thousands gather during a "No Kings" protest at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Thousands gather during a “No Kings” protest at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mary, who did not want to give a last name, raises a sign a "No Kings" protest at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Mary, who did not want to give a last name, raises a sign a “No Kings” protest at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Camp Pendleton's main entrance sign in Oceanside on Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)The Camp Pendleton’s main entrance sign in Oceanside on Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A vehicle with White House flags and markings passes through Camp Pendleton's main gate, as part of a large procession of similar blacks vehicles with a CHP escort, as the procession enters north bound I-5, which is closed due to a live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)A vehicle with White House flags and markings passes through Camp Pendleton’s main gate, as part of a large procession of similar blacks vehicles with a CHP escort, as the procession enters north bound I-5, which is closed due to a live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Oceanside resident Andrea Dee holds a sign as she and a group of protesters demonstrate against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance near Camp Pendleton's main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Oceanside resident Andrea Dee holds a sign as she and a group of protesters demonstrate against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance near Camp Pendleton’s main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Encinitas resident Jeremy Ross squeezes the handle of a loud air horn while wearing an inflatable unicorn costume as he and a group of protesters demonstrate against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance near Camp Pendleton's main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Encinitas resident Jeremy Ross squeezes the handle of a loud air horn while wearing an inflatable unicorn costume as he and a group of protesters demonstrate against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance near Camp Pendleton’s main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Oceanside resident Bob Spencer shouts "We love Marines, but not Donald Trump" as he and a group of protesters demonstrate against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance near Camp Pendleton's main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Oceanside resident Bob Spencer shouts “We love Marines, but not Donald Trump” as he and a group of protesters demonstrate against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance near Camp Pendleton’s main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A driver signals support for protesters demonstrating against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at Camp Pendleton's main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)A driver signals support for protesters demonstrating against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at Camp Pendleton’s main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A car passenger holds a sign in support of a group of protesters demonstrating against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at Camp Pendleton's main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)A car passenger holds a sign in support of a group of protesters demonstrating against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at Camp Pendleton’s main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A car driver holds up a sign in support of a group of protesters demonstrating against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at Camp Pendleton's main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)A car driver holds up a sign in support of a group of protesters demonstrating against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at Camp Pendleton’s main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A woman passenger holds up a sign in support of a group of protesters demonstrating against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at Camp Pendleton's main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)A woman passenger holds up a sign in support of a group of protesters demonstrating against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance at Camp Pendleton’s main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Oceanside resident Andrea Dee holds a sign while a formation of military planes flies overhead while she and a group of protesters demonstrate against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance near Camp Pendleton's main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Oceanside resident Andrea Dee holds a sign while a formation of military planes flies overhead while she and a group of protesters demonstrate against the live-fire military demonstration for Vice President JD Vance near Camp Pendleton’s main gate in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Debbie Turner, of San Diego, and Maryjane and Laura Walcher look on during a "No Kings" protest along Harbor Drive on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Debbie Turner, of San Diego, and Maryjane and Laura Walcher look on during a “No Kings” protest along Harbor Drive on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rep. Sara Jacobs marches during a "No Kings" protest at along Harbor Drive on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Rep. Sara Jacobs marches during a “No Kings” protest at along Harbor Drive on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
People march during a "No Kings" protest along Harbor Drive on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)People march during a “No Kings” protest along Harbor Drive on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thousands march during a "No Kings" protest along Pacific Highway on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Thousands march during a “No Kings” protest along Pacific Highway on Saturday, Oct. 18. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thousands march during a "No Kings" protest along Pacific Highway on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Thousands march during a “No Kings” protest along Pacific Highway on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pyro, dressed as Uncle Sam, marches along with thousands of others during a "No Kings" protest along Pacific Highway on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Pyro, dressed as Uncle Sam, marches along with thousands of others during a “No Kings” protest along Pacific Highway on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thousands participate in a "No Kings" protest in downtown San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Thousands participate in a “No Kings” protest in downtown San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A person dressed in a royalty themed costume, marches during a "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)A person dressed in a royalty themed costume, marches during a “No Kings” protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
People march during a "No Kings" protest throughout downtown on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)People march during a “No Kings” protest throughout downtown on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Originally Published: October 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM PDT