Austin Crowd Join Nationwide No Kings Movement

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in downtown Austin for the second national “No Kings” event, protesting against authoritarianism and the Trump administration. U. S. Rep. Greg Casar emphasized the need for citizens to take action, warning that “There will be no savior arriving to rescue us.

” Organizers estimated around 5,000 attendees, with many more likely participating in the peaceful rally. The march commenced at the Texas Capitol and proceeded to Auditorium Shores, where participants displayed signs like “Democracy Over Dictatorship. ” Prior to the event, Gov. Greg Abbott stated that the Texas Department of Public Safety and the National Guard were ready for potential chaos, although the gathering remained incident-free. U.

S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett also spoke, criticizing Trump and urging personal involvement in civic matters. The “No Kings” movement, which began last year, seeks to address concerns about increasing authoritarianism in the U. S.

As the sun set, the march concluded with calls to uphold democratic values and the message that “The people themselves are the true guardians of freedom.