See photos, video from SLO ‘No Kings’ rally as thousands gather to protest Trump
By Kaytlyn Leslie and
Chloe Shrager
Thousands of people gathered in downtown San Luis Obispo on Saturday as part of a national “No Kings Day” demonstration protesting the Trump administration.
Organizers estimated between 3,000 and 5,000 people joined in the San Luis Obispo protest, gathering in front of the downtown courthouse with signs reading “No kings!” and “Save democracy!”
Speakers included California Senator John Laird and County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding.
After the speeches, protestors took to the streets in San Luis Obispo, marching and chanting as they passed through downtown.
See photos from the protest below.
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo, California, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Chloe Shrager chrager@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. County Supervisor Bruce Gibson watches the protest. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Senator John Laird spoke during the protest. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Rita Casaverde, the executive director of the Diversity Coalition SLO County gave a rousing speech. Rallies were scheduled in three SLO County cities, joining 1,800 total nationwide to take a stand against what organizers and rally-goers see as the Trump administration’s overreach of executive power. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
District 4 SLO County supervisor Jimmy Paullding spoke at the protest rally. The crowd in front of the SLO County Superior courthouse.Rallies were scheduled in three SLO County cities, joining 1,800 total nationwide to take a stand against what organizers and rally-goers see as the Trump administration’s overreach of executive power. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
The crowd in front of the SLO County courthouse. Rallies were scheduled in three SLO County cities, joining 1,800 total nationwide to take a stand against what organizers and rally-goers see as the Trump administration’s overreach of executive power. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Atascadero resident Robert Dyer hold a sign in front of the SLO County Superior courthouse. Rallies were scheduled in three SLO County cities, joining 1,800 total nationwide to take a stand against what organizers and rally-goers see as the Trump administration’s overreach of executive power. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
The protest attendees start to march down Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo. Rallies were scheduled in three SLO County cities, joining 1,800 total nationwide to take a stand against what organizers and rally-goers see as the Trump administration’s overreach of executive power. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
The protest scene on Monterey Street in downtown San Luis Obispo. Rallies were scheduled in three SLO County cities, joining 1,800 total nationwide to take a stand against what organizers and rally-goers see as the Trump administration’s overreach of executive power. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo, California, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Traffic control volunteers corralled protestors off the street and onto the sidewalks. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. The protest then turned into a march. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Protestors gathered in front of the courthouse in San Luis Obispo, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the president’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo, California, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Ricky Stewart, a local musical artist from Oceano, attended the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in San Luis Obispo on June 14, 2025, with a guitar he painted with the words “This machine kills fascists.” Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo, California, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Rick Hirsch, left, and Angie Berlin join thousands of others in San Luis Obispo, California, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo, California, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo, California, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Police calmly patrolled the streets to make sure marchers stayed on the sidewalks and closed off areas. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo, California, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
Thousands gathered in San Luis Obispo, California, for No Kings Day to protest executive overreach by the Trump administration on the President’s birthday. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com
This story was originally published June 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM.
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Chloe Shrager is the courts and crimes reporter for The Tribune. She grew up in Palo Alto, California, and graduated from Stanford with a B.A. in Political Science. When not writing, she enjoys surfing, backpacking, skiing and hanging out with her cat, Billy Goat.
Kaytlyn Leslie writes about business and development for The San Luis Obispo Tribune. Hailing from Nipomo, she also covers city governments and happenings in San Luis Obispo. She joined The Tribune in 2013 after graduating from Cal Poly with her journalism degree.
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