HONOLULU (KHON2) — Thousands of cities and millions of protestors nationwide flooded the streets to participate in the “No Kings” protests on Saturday, June 14 — including right here in our islands.
The protest took place during the military parade at the nation’s capital to celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump’s birthday, according to AP.
While the protest is called “No Kings Day of Defiance” across the country, ACLU Hawaiʻi and co-organizers said it is being called “No Dictator Day” in the islands due to the recognition of the Hawaiian Monarchy.
The state saw a total of six protests — one on Oʻahu, one on Maui and four on Hawaiʻi Island.
Oʻahu
In a much larger crowd than expected, thousands of people islandwide flooded the State Capitol in downtown Honolulu.
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Thousands of people rally in downtown Honolulu for “No Dictators” protest, calling out the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration on Saturday, June 14, 2025. -
Hawaii residents and visitors rally near the intersection of Beretania and Punchbowl for the “No Dictators” protest, a nationwide protest calling out the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration on Saturday, June 14, 2025. -
Downtown Honolulu sidewalks filled with protestors for the nationwide “No Dictators” protest, which calls out the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
“This is the biggest one we’ve seen. The energy is great,” said U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda.
Families, keiki, kupuna and military lined Beretania Street from Alapai to Alakea to protest the current federal administration for their own reasons.
Hawaiʻi Island
Organizers on the Big Island said about 1,000 protestors attended the protest in Waimea on Mamalahoa Highway in front of the Parker Ranch Center.
According to Lisa Gibson, Indivisible Hawaii Statewide Network group leader, the protest is a reminder to President Donald Trump that “this is our country and people will fight to preserve our democracy.”
“It’s going to take us a long time to restore our reputation in the world. We need to fight for that, it’s something worth fighting for,” Gibson added.