Hollywood actor Pedro Pascal, known for his roles in The Last of Us and The Mandalorian, showed up this weekend at the Los Angeles chapter of the nationwide “No Kings” protests. The event, opposing what organizers see as authoritarian policies of the Trump administration, drew millions of demonstrators across all 50 states.
On Instagram, Pascal shared photos of the demonstration, including one with his fist raised alongside a fellow protester wearing a “Black Brown Unity” shirt. Other snapshots captured him playfully posing with an inflatable unicorn and amid signs reading “FREEDOM” and “I Am Antifa! Anti-Fascist, Anti-Racist.”
Humor and Camp in the Streets
Pascal’s presence blended activism with the campy flair fans adore. In one image, he held a placard featuring a photoshopped image of Trump and Ivana Trump being sneered at by drag icon Divine. The sign read: “NO KINGS ONLY QUEENS.”
“One of the many reasons I will ALWAYS have respect for you 👏🏼💯 Mucho Amor 💜,” one wrote. Another added, “Thank you for being you! It’s so easy to love someone who’s in the right side 💖” The actor has built a reputation as a vocal trans ally, consistently using his platform to support LGBTQ+ rights and democracy.
What Is the ‘No Kings’ Movement?
The movement opposes what participants describe as increasing authoritarianism under the Trump administration. Its name references Trump’s self-styled “king” image, including a social media post from his team earlier this year showing him in a crown with the phrase “LONG LIVE THE KING!”
The coalition spans numerous left-leaning groups. Their message: America does not, and will not, accept absolute power held by a single individual. “Because this country does not belong to kings, dictators, or tyrants. It belongs to We the People,” reads the movement’s website.
Trump’s Response
Trump and his allies have dismissed the demonstrations, labeling them a “hate America rally” and linking them to Antifa. In reaction, a video circulated on Trump’s social media depicting an AI-generated fighter jet scene, complete with a crown and a splash of brown sludge falling on protesters, accompanied by Kenny Loggins’ Danger Zone.
Despite the criticism, the “No Kings” protests continued to grow, with millions gathering across the nation on Saturday to assert the importance of democracy, equality, and civic engagement.
