WSJ’s Xavier Martinez reports from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where both demonstrators and counter-protesters gathered. President Trump won this county last November, receiving about three-quarters of the vote.

Boise, ID (CBS2) — A national day of action, dubbed "NO KINGS," took place on Saturday at the State Capitol building in Boise, as a response to what organizers describe as "increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from President Donald Trump and his allies."

Part of a coordinated "No Kings" national movement, the event drew people concerned about what they perceived to be overreach and authoritarian displays of power.

The “no kings” slogan began cropping up in February after the official White House X account posted an image of Trump wearing a crown in front of New York City with the caption: “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING! — President Donald J. Trump.”

Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held throughout the country on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.

Organizers of "No Kings" protests have scheduled demonstrations in more than a dozen cities across the Gem State to coincide with what they describe as an expensive display of presidential power. The coordinated protests target what organizers call government overreach under the Trump administration.

Hours after the Boise rally brought thousands to the Idaho State Capitol, Nampa’s own “No Kings” rally brought hundreds of the city’s residents to Nampa City Hall.

WSJ’s Xavier Martinez reports from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where both demonstrators and counter-protesters gathered. President Trump won this county last November, receiving about three-quarters of the vote.

Around 2,000 protests were planned on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump. Large crowds turned out in cities like Portland, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles – and in smaller communities in traditionally conservative areas.