On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, citizens of Lexington joined more than 2,500 cities and 7 million people nationwide for a second No Kings demonstration. The crowd spread across the courthouse plazas downtown and extended to the corners of Main, Vine, and Limestone. Several speakers attended and took the stage, including community organizers, politicians, and local faith leaders, to share their concerns about the current state of US administration. The event wasn’t all serious, with plenty of music and color, creative signs, and people dressed in costume to help keep the mood light, energetic, and fun.
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Multiple attendees communicates the same messages with various languages.
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Some signs reference religious ideas when questioning President Trump’s Actions.
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Attendees at the protest gathered to listen to speakers throughout the day.
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Signs display not only distaste toward President Trump but also the current administration.
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Although the attendees were protesting the US president, many displayed American flags.
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Signs range from amusing to serious–referencing gen alpha pop culture.
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Some signs go past policy goings as far as attacking President Trump’s appearance.
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Attendees draw connection to indirect white supremacist reference.
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References the TV show South Park which often criticizes President Trump.
