San Antonio, October 19, 2025
News Summary
In San Antonio, around 10,000 protesters gathered at Travis Park for the second ‘No Kings Day’ protest, expressing their opposition to President Trump’s policies. Organized by 50501 San Antonio, the event was peaceful, with local safety measures in place. Attendees showcased signs advocating for democracy and immigrants, while nationwide protests drew over 7 million participants. Local officials, including Congressmen, urged continued civic engagement ahead of upcoming elections. Despite the peaceful atmosphere, graffiti related to the protests sparked some controversy.
San Antonio — Thousands of protesters convened at Travis Park in San Antonio on Saturday for the second “No Kings Day” protest. The event featured signs, pop-up tents, and a significant attendance that organizers estimated at around 10,000 people, and it took place as part of Nationwide demonstrations opposing the Trump administration’s policies.
What happened
The local event was organized by a group called 50501 San Antonio, led by event organizer Alex Svehla. The protest was promoted to be peaceful, with the San Antonio Police Department stationed nearby to ensure safety. Organizers did not anticipate issues if National Guard troops appeared at the San Antonio protest.
Attendance and activities
Participants carried a variety of signs and staged visible displays, including examples of signs carried by protesters included “No Kings,” “Democracy yes! Dictators no!”, and “All power to the people.” Many attendees expressed views against President Donald Trump and emphasized welcoming immigrants. A wide range of ages participated, and some attendees wore costumes as a form of non-violence expression during the protest. Remarks from U.S. Congressmen Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar encouraged attendees to continue advocating for their beliefs, emphasizing the importance of participation in upcoming elections.
Local and nearby demonstrations
A smaller crowd also gathered in nearby New Braunfels, while other protests took place in Schertz-Cibolo and Austin, the latter featuring around 5,000 RSVPs. The San Antonio event was one of many in the region and state-level activity included actions and official responses in Austin.
Security and state response
Governor Greg Abbott announced the deployment of National Guard troops in Austin and at the Alamo, similar to their previous presence during June protests. Professor Geoffrey Corn noted that National Guard troops differ from active-duty forces, being more focused on state and local missions. Heavy visible presence of Department of Public Safety agents was reported in Austin, following Abbott’s comments connecting protests to Antifa, which Trump designates as a domestic terror organization.
Damage and official reaction
Graffiti related to the “No Kings” protests appeared in various locations, including political messages denouncing Trump at a local church. City Councilwoman Misty Spears condemned the graffiti as vandalism, calling for its investigation.
National context
Nationally, similar demonstrations were held in cities across the U.S. to protest President Donald Trump’s administration, particularly focusing on immigration policies. The protests have been labeled as “Hate America” rallies by some members of the Republican Party. The overall turnout and activities reflected a larger nationwide trend against Trump and his policies, with figures from organizers indicating over 7 million participants across more than 2,700 events.
Logistics and tone
The local organizers emphasized a peaceful event and coordinated with law enforcement presence. The San Antonio Police Department remained stationed nearby to ensure safety, and organizers did not anticipate confrontations even with increased state-level security deployments.
Key facts at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Second “No Kings Day” protest |
| Location | Travis Park in San Antonio |
| Local organizer | 50501 San Antonio, led by Alex Svehla |
| Estimated attendance | organizers estimated at around 10,000 people |
| Nearby locations | New Braunfels; Schertz-Cibolo; Austin (the latter featuring around 5,000 RSVPs) |
| State-level response | Governor Greg Abbott announced the deployment of National Guard troops in Austin and at the Alamo, similar to their previous presence during June protests |
| National scope | Nationally, similar demonstrations were held in cities across the U.S. |
| Organizers’ nationwide figures | figures from organizers indicating over 7 million participants across more than 2,700 events |
Timeline
| Date/time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Second “No Kings Day” protest convened at Travis Park in San Antonio | Local event; organizers estimated at around 10,000 people |
| Same weekend | Smaller gatherings in New Braunfels; protests in Schertz-Cibolo and Austin | Austin event the latter featuring around 5,000 RSVPs |
| State announcement (same period) | Governor Greg Abbott announced the deployment of National Guard troops in Austin and at the Alamo | State-level; similar to their previous presence during June protests |
Statistics and visual summary
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FAQ
Where did the second “No Kings Day” protest take place?
Thousands of protesters convened at Travis Park in San Antonio on Saturday for the second “No Kings Day” protest.
How many people attended the San Antonio event?
The event featured signs, pop-up tents, and a significant attendance that organizers estimated at around 10,000 people.
Were there related demonstrations elsewhere?
Nationally, similar demonstrations were held in cities across the U.S. to protest President Donald Trump’s administration, particularly focusing on immigration policies.
Who organized the San Antonio protest?
The local event was organized by a group called 50501 San Antonio, led by event organizer Alex Svehla.
What security measures were in place?
The protest was promoted to be peaceful, with the San Antonio Police Department stationed nearby to ensure safety.
Did the state respond with additional forces?
Governor Greg Abbott announced the deployment of National Guard troops in Austin and at the Alamo, similar to their previous presence during June protests.
How do National Guard troops compare to other forces?
Professor Geoffrey Corn noted that National Guard troops differ from active-duty forces, being more focused on state and local missions.
Did organizers expect problems if the National Guard appeared?
Organizers did not anticipate issues if National Guard troops appeared at the San Antonio protest.
Were there other nearby gatherings?
A smaller crowd also gathered in nearby New Braunfels, while other protests took place in Schertz-Cibolo and Austin, the latter featuring around 5,000 RSVPs.
Was there heightened law enforcement presence in Austin?
Heavy visible presence of Department of Public Safety agents was reported in Austin, following Abbott’s comments connecting protests to Antifa, which Trump designates as a domestic terror organization.
What signs and messages appeared at the San Antonio protest?
Examples of signs carried by protesters included “No Kings,” “Democracy yes! Dictators no!”, and “All power to the people.”
Did elected officials respond at the event?
Remarks from U.S. Congressmen Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar encouraged attendees to continue advocating for their beliefs, emphasizing the importance of participation in upcoming elections.
Was there any vandalism connected to the protests?
Graffiti related to the “No Kings” protests appeared in various locations, including political messages denouncing Trump at a local church. City Councilwoman Misty Spears condemned the graffiti as vandalism, calling for its investigation.
How widespread were the protests across the country?
The overall turnout and activities reflected a larger nationwide trend against Trump and his policies, with figures from organizers indicating over 7 million participants across more than 2,700 events.
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Additional Resources
- KENS5: No Kings Protest in San Antonio
- Wikipedia: Donald Trump Protests
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- Google Search: No Kings San Antonio protest
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- News 4 San Antonio: No Kings Graffiti
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Trump Protests
- KENS5: No Kings March Protest
- Google News: No Kings 2023
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