AUSTIN, Texas — Despite President Donald Trump’s weighing in on the Austin “No Kings” march on Oct. 18, threatening a lawsuit against the city for potentially waiving the fee to hold the march, the protest against the Trump administration will continue, not only in Texas’ capital city, but across the country.
“No Kings” is an extension of a series of protests that occurred in June, coinciding with the parade held in Washington, D.C. for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s 79th birthday. The upcoming protests, which number over 2,000, include events in all 50 states and in Mexico and Canada as well.
The City of Austin was set to consider waiving the $120,000 fee for the march but removed the item from the agenda before the city met on the issue.
The agenda item, No. 52 in the order, was worded as follows: “Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the No Kings Day 2 event to be held October 18, 2025 at Auditorium Shores.”
According to KXAN, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says that the item’s sponsor, Austin City Council member Chito Vela, pulled the item prior to the president’s comments, citing the associated cost.
Marches are scheduled across Texas. In addition to Austin, there will be protests in Dallas, San Antonio and Houston and also in more remote areas such as San Angelo and Alpine.
According to the “No Kings” website, “Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and bigger. ‘NO KINGS’ is more than just a slogan; it is the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, shouted by millions, carried on posters and chants, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.”
There is no word yet on any plans for counterprotests or federal intervention in the protests.