Indivisible Newark DE, a Delaware group dedicated to “protecting democracy and resisting tyranny” hosted its third “No Kings” event on the afternoon of March 28, 2026. The demonstration joined the over 3,300 protests held nationwide during the coordinated day of action organized by the No Kings Coalition, which opposes the priorities of the second Trump administration. The approximately 6,500 people in attendance bundled up in winter gear during the coldest day since the start of Spring to gather and show their shared dissent.
Lisa Jaremka, a lead organizer of the Indivisible group, rallied the attendees on The Green in downtown Newark by acknowledging the “critical moment for our country and our future.” She pointed to the abuses of ICE agents and the “unconstitutional” war in Iran to highlight that “this is not a normal moment in our country.”
Wilmington Councilperson Coby Owens took to the stage next in his signature “Good Trouble” hoodie. He decried the “unchecked authority” of the Trump administration and supported the public’s demands for justice and change in an emotional speech. “Our differences are what makes us better,” he declared to heavy applause from the crowd.
Finally, Gov. Matt Meyer read from the Declaration of Independence the charges against the King of England at the time and compared them to current grievances against the federal government. Meyer also criticized President Trump’s supporters in Congress by calling them “jokers and jesters” for supporting initiatives such as the proposed SAVE Act, which would increase required proof of citizenship during the voting process.
After the rally, the throngs in attendance marched peacefully around Newark’s Main Street. The 80 volunteers who organized the rally and march kept the event safe and orderly. People chanted slogans like “No more wars!” and “The people have the power!” as they walked. Some homemade signs held by marchers had economic themes such as “Tax dollars for people – Not war + ICE,” and “The only dangerous minority is the rich.” Other signs referenced ongoing scandals, like “Release the files – Prosecute the pedos,” referencing Trump’s documented relationship with deceased human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. A sign reading “Trump 20.28 per gallon” was making a more humorous reference to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis exacerbated by the consequences of Western military aggressions in the Middle East.
No Kings protests were also held across Delaware in Milford, Middletown, Dagsboro, Rehoboth Beach, Wilmington, Bethany Beach, New Castle, Lewes, and Dover throughout the day, echoing the national trend of the events’ popularity growing outside of major urban centers.
Councilmember Owens expressed hope in the closing of his speech that the increasing turnout at No Kings events meant that “a brighter day is around the corner.” Jaremka similarly pointed to participating in the rally and march as a step toward “movement building” and asked the crowd to not leave their energy behind. The Indivisible Newark DE leader specifically suggested that Democrats help “organize for the midterms and turn the blue wave into a blue tsunami” moving forward.