Staff Writer | October 22, 2025
Several of Cuero residents joined the nationwide “No Kings” rallies on October 18, part of a historic day of action that drew nearly 7 million participants across all 50 states.
The “No Kings” movement surged across the country this past Saturday, with over 2,700 coordinated rallies challenging what organizers describe as President Donald Trump’s authoritarian drift. The phrase “No Kings” echoes America’s founding rejection of monarchy and now serves as a rallying cry for democratic accountability and civic resistance.
In Victoria, Texas, the rally drew a passionate crowd from surrounding communities, including Cuero, where residents turned out in force to stand for constitutional principles and local civic engagement. While exact attendance numbers for Cuero weren’t published, local coverage confirmed that Cuero residents were among the active participants in Victoria’s demonstration, joining others from San Antonio and Austin.
The rallies were overwhelmingly peaceful, with no reports of violence or arrests nationwide. Protesters carried signs reading “A Constitution, Not a King” and “Power Belongs to the People,” emphasizing their opposition to what they see as executive overreach, militarized domestic policy, and threats to democratic institutions.
Organizers estimate that this second wave of “No Kings” protests surpassed the June mobilization by nearly 2 million participants, making it one of the largest single-day demonstrations in U.S. history. From rural towns like Cuero to major metropolitan centers, the message was unified: America will not be ruled by fear or unchecked power.