Massive Turnout for 'No Kings' Rally in Wellesley and Boston
Over 125,000 people gathered at Boston Common, while approximately 500 people attended the rally at Wellesley Town Hall, to protest against what organizers describe as Trump's authoritarian policies.
Boston and Wellesley joined a nationwide movement, with over five million people and 2,600 cities participating in the No Kings Day. The event in Boston saw hundreds of thousands of protesters fill Boston Commons, equipped with witty signs and clever costumes, chanting slogans such as "No Kings!" and "This is what democracy looks like!"
- Senator Elizabeth Warren
- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
- Mayor Michelle Wu
- Other Boston-area politicians
addressed the crowd, expressing their support for the protesters. Mayor Wu reflected on past rallies at Boston Common, including a civil rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"This is what democracy looks like!"
Author's summary: Thousands protest Trump's policies in Boston and Wellesley.