Arizona No Kings protests Trump Capitol Phoenix draw tens of thousands as inflatable costumes become resistance symbol

PHOENIX — "No Kings" protests happened across the Valley Saturday morning. 12News had team coverage of the protests with reporters covering events in several locations in the Valley. MORE INFORMATION: 'No Kings' protests planned across Arizona. Here's what you need to know

Protesters turned out at roughly 2,700 rallies around the country to celebrate free speech and protest many of the Trump administration's actions.

"No Kings" protests against President Trump and his administration are planned in 2,500 locations nationwide, including more than 80 in Florida.

PHOENIX — One thing is certain: The “No Kings” movement is growing in Arizona. Protests across the state Saturday morning featured similar, if not larger, crowds compared to protests in June. And there were more locations.

"The anger level is way higher" than it was earlier this year, which will drive up turnout, organizer says. GOP accuses protesters of hating America.

Thousands of people protested in several dozen "No Kings" rallies across Colorado on Saturday. Denver police say 12 people were arrested near the end or after the Denver rally officially ended.

Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.