Pedro Pascal is taking a stand, and his fans couldn’t be prouder. The Last of Us and Mandalorian star joined thousands of demonstrators in Los Angeles on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, a coordinated series of marches denouncing what organizers describe as President Donald Trump’s “crackdowns on First Amendment rights.” Pascal shared a carousel of photos from the march on Instagram, writing, “#NoKings #LosAngeles PROTECT #Democracy.”
In one photo, Pascal stands alongside fellow protesters, raising his fist next to a man wearing a “Black Brown Unity” shirt, surrounded by signs reading “Freedom,” “No King,” and “I Am Antifa! Anti-Fascist, Anti-Racist.” Other images show Pascal kissing a protester dressed in a giant inflatable unicorn costume and proudly walking among crowds carrying rainbow-colored fists and anti-authoritarian posters. “Was out in L.A. today marching. Definitely made sure we were heard loud and clear,” Pascal wrote, which quickly racked up over 800,000 likes in less than a day.
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Pascal’s comment section was flooded with messages of love and admiration for his outspoken stance. “The only king in my life,” one fan wrote. “Thank you for using your platform for the right things again,” another commented. “We need to stand up! It shows me again that I support the right person.” “Protect this man at all costs!” a third added, echoing the sentiment shared across social media. The actor, long known for championing progressive causes and LGBTQ+ rights, has been praised for consistently using his platform to advocate for equality, democracy, and inclusion.
According to organizers, nearly 7 million people participated in over 2,700 “No Kings” rallies across the U.S., from Los Angeles and New York to smaller rural towns. Protest leaders framed the events as a peaceful, patriotic defense of free speech, pushing back against Republican claims that the demonstrations could become unsafe. Meanwhile, several governors activated the National Guard, and federal deployments expanded to Democratic-led cities in anticipation of the gatherings.
As tensions rise nationwide, Pascal’s post struck a hopeful note amid political unrest. “Lead with love,” one fan commented beneath his photo, a sentiment that seemed to capture the spirit of Pascal’s appearance at the march. In a time when Hollywood stars often face criticism for speaking out, Pascal’s message was clear: Democracy has no kings, only people willing to stand up for it.
