Thousands peacefully gathered at Civic Center and Waterfront Park, joining "No Kings" events across the region and the U.S.

Elon Musk posted a cryptic message about the "No Kings" protests after activists took to the streets across the U.S. over the weekend.

Hundreds of people gather for the ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protest and march, one of thousands across the nation, at Grape Day Park in Escondido on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)