Casper Joins Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Amid Snowy Conditions

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, despite a snowy start, hundreds of Casper residents assembled in Conwell Park as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests, expressing opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and perceived authoritarian tendencies.

 

Wyoming, known for its strong support of Trump since 2016, witnessed at least its sixth protest against the administration's conservative policies in Casper alone this year.

 

Casper was among 14 Wyoming cities participating in the "No Kings" movement, alongside Evanston, Laramie, Rock Springs, Gillette, Cheyenne, Torrington, Jackson, Cody, Worland, Douglas, Pinedale, Sheridan, and Rawlins.

 

Protesters voiced concerns over immigration policies, civil rights violations, economic hardships, and steps toward authoritarian rule under the second Trump administration.

 

Local resident Stewart emphasized, "No one person is above the rule of law. And we are not a country that is subject to be ruled."

 

Another protester, Ruth, donned an inflatable alien costume, stating, "We're all being abducted by the erosion of democracy, by the creep of fascism in our country. And it's really disturbing."

 

Tannis, a participant, urged awareness, saying, "If people think that these things don't directly affect them, maybe they don't right now. And if enough of us come out now and stop it, they may not affect other people. But being a bystander is not acceptable."

 

Protesters also highlighted concerns over public land management. Stewart remarked, "I feel like the government should have their hands off for public lands. It is our lands that we should use the way that we see fit. It should not be sold off to the highest bidder to pay for failed policies."

 

The issues raised have begun to cross partisan lines, with some claiming former Trump voters and Republicans were also present at the rally. Tannis noted, "There are people here from all sides of the political spectrum. This is not about Democrat or Republican. It's about right or wrong, and it's about standing up for the US Constitution, something I very much wish our elected people in Washington would do, including those from here."

 

Some attendees wore inflatable costumes, symbolizing opposition to an administration increasingly characterizing peaceful protest as violent and in need of military response.

 

Julie called for action, saying, "Let's get rid of this guy. And Wyoming lawmakers do your jobs and stand up for the people of Wyoming. Stand up for your constituents, not kowtow to this wannabe dictator."

 

Some Republican lawmakers, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have labeled the protests as "hate America rallies," a characterization the Casper protesters reject. Ruth commented, "It's kind of frightening that so many people are buying into it, like trying to re-frame this as hate America rally. I mean, we're all here because we're patriots. We're all here because we love America."

 

No counter-protesters or military response were present at the Casper protest, though some passing cars did blow exhaust smoke at the crowd.

 

These demonstrations in Casper reflect a broader national movement, with millions participating in over 2,600 locations across the United States, voicing concerns over the current administration's policies and actions.