Elk Grove 'No Kings 3.0' Protest Set for March 28 as Nationwide Anti-Trump Demonstrations Grow Amid Falling Approval Ratings

A grassroots political group is planning a March 28 demonstration in Elk Grove as part of a nationwide wave of protests opposing President Donald Trump, reflecting growing political unrest following the ongoing war in Iran and signs of declining public support.

Indivisible Elk Grove–Laguna announced it will host the “No Kings 3.0” protest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of Bruceville Road and Laguna Boulevard. Organizers say the event is part of a coordinated national mobilization taking place in hundreds of cities across all 50 states.

The demonstration is expected to draw elected officials including Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang, who is challenging Rep. Doris Matsui for California's 7th Congressional District.

Participants are expected to gather with signs and chants in what organizers describe as a peaceful show of support for democratic institutions and civil rights. The group emphasized its commitment to nonviolent action and de-escalation.

“This action is part of a nationwide effort to reject authoritarian leadership and defend democratic institutions,” the organization said in a statement.

The March 28 event follows two earlier demonstrations in Elk Grove that drew sizable crowds, mirroring turnout seen in similar protests nationwide. Those demonstrations, along with recent polling, suggest a shift in public sentiment.

Polling indicates President Trump’s approval rating has declined in recent weeks, particularly following the escalation of the Iran conflict. Several polls show his approval slipping into the low-to-mid 40 percent range, with growing disapproval tied to foreign policy decisions and concerns about executive power.

Political analysts say the protests — branded under the “No Kings” theme — are aimed at framing opposition to what organizers characterize as increasingly centralized leadership.

The demonstration is open to the public.