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RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Governor Glenn Youngkin has authorized active duty for the Virginia National Guard during Saturday’s No Kings protests across the commonwealth. The “No Kings” gatherings are designed to protest President Trump and his policies. A statement from the Governor’s office reads:

In a ruling Monday afternoon, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said President Donald Trump can deploy Oregon National Guard members to Portland. An anti-Trump protest labeled “No Kings” is took place on Saturday in Portland.

Trump spoke at a $1 million-per-plate MAGA fundraiser Oct. 17, 2025, at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. No Kings protests are Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, nationwide

Dozens of protests, marches and rallies are scheduled across the Bay Area on Saturday as part of a national "No Kings" mass protest against President Trump and his administration, the second such nationwide protest organized this year.

Trump protest labeled “No Kings” is took place on Saturday in Portland. According to Portland police, the rally drew “tens of thousands” of people.

No Kings is a protest organized in response to President Trump and his immigration policies. Live updates from Florida rallies Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025