Despite driving rain and power outages to contend with, some 200 people turned out Saturday for the No Kings rally on St. Thomas — the third such protest since President Donald Trump took office in 2025, with corresponding rallies held on St. Croix and St. John.
St Thomas Indivisible organizer Jane Higgins reported that many hundreds gave a thumbs up or honked their horns as they drove by the rally on the waterfront promenade, across from the courthouse in downtown Charlotte Amalie.
“There will be continuous No Kings rallies across the USA until our Democracy is saved by the millions of resister citizens,” said Higgins in an emailed message.
On the mainland, and in cities across the world, millions of people took to the streets to protest Trump’s second term, including the war in Iran, the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, the erosion of democratic norms, and the administration’s crackdown on immigration.
“Many thanks to our DJ Petty Jazzman Group for playing all the well-known freedom songs, including Power to the People and Mississippi GD,” said Higgins, adding that the rally was filled with dancing, joy and a strong sense of community.
The national No Kings organization will hold a community “mass call” on Tuesday at 8 p.m. with movement leaders and local activists to “celebrate this historic mobilization, and get plugged into what comes next.” To RSVP, visit nokings.org.
