At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.
Princeton area residents filled Monument Park on Saturday afternoon despite the rain to protest President Donald Trump’s actions and policies for the national No Kings Day rally. At the peak of the event, an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 people filled the park and the surrounding area.
The event was one of dozens of rallies held across the state. Local residents also attended protests in Pennington and Lambertville that each drew more than 1,000 people. About 1,500 people turned out at a rally in Trenton that featured U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.
Demonstrators line Stockton Street in Princeton during a rally at Monument Park that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Demonstrators line Stockton Street in Princeton during a rally at Monument Park that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso. New Jersey State Assemblywoman Tennille R. McCoy speaks in Monument Park, at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.New Jersey State Assemblywoman Tennille R. McCoy speaks in Monument Park, at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. At left is emcee Rev. Bob Moore, Coalition for Peace Action. Photo by Michael Mancuso..At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Looming behind them is a 50 ft monument which depicts General George Washington leading his troops to victory and the death of General Hugh Mercer. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Looming behind them is a 50 ft monument which depicts General George Washington leading his troops to victory and the death of General Hugh Mercer. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.Sawyer Gilbert, right, of Princeton, holds a sign at Monument Park in Princeton, during a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.Louise Walpin, right, of SWEEP NJ, speaks in Monument Park, at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. At left is event emcee Rev. Bob Moore, Coalition for Peace Action. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.Musicians Sharleen Leahey, right and Diane Doolittle perform at Monument Park in Princeton during the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.Ezra Rosenberg, director of appellate advocacy at the ACLU of NJ, speaks in Monument Park, at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. At left is event emcee Rev. Bob Moore, Coalition for Peace Action. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.Princeton Councilwoman Leticia Fraga stands with her grandchildren, from left, Peyton, Lilybee, Pedro Jr., all last name Bess, on the steps of the municipal building at Monument Park in Princeton, during a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.Princeton Mayor Mark Freda speaks at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.
Krystal Knapp is the founder of The Jersey Vindicator and the hyperlocal news website Planet Princeton. Previously she was a reporter at The Trenton Times for a decade.
