Bulwark Takes No Kings Rally Coverage
Mar 28, 2026
Bill Kristol, political commentator and former Republican official from Boston, shares on-the-ground reflections. He describes New England rally atmospheres and the mix of anti-ICE and pro-democracy signs. The conversation covers shifting protest messaging, regional differences, crowd demographics, and whether sustained demonstrations can reshape political momentum.
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Waltham Rally Felt Mainstream And Patriotic
- Bill Kristol attended Waltham Common and found a mainstream, patriotic crowd with many ex-Republicans present.
- He described veterans' memorials, American flags, and people from Bush/McCain eras mingling at a chilly 28°F rally.
No Kings Message Expanded Beyond Courts
- Protest messaging has broadened: no ICE, no war, and pro-democracy demands now cohere under No Kings.
- Bill emphasized the practical, mainstream asks like opposing mass deportation, avoiding unnecessary wars, and preserving democratic norms.
D.C. Overpasses Filled And Inflatable Figure Spotted
- Joe Perticone saw overpasses filled across D.C. and an inflatable figure doing a looping salute near Georgetown.
- He reported crowds stretching into Woodley Park and a march shifting toward the Lincoln Memorial area.