DES MOINES, Iowa — Thousands of people gathered at the Iowa State Capitol Saturday for the ‘No Kings Rally’, a protest against the Trump Administration.

Terri Hamm, a protester at the ‘No Kings Rally’, said that she attended because she fears a rise of fascism in America.

“I do not believe America should have any kings, and we are seeing fascism taking over our country. I will not let my voice be silent,” Hamm said.

Kathleen Hodges, a protester at the ‘No Kings Rally’, said that after seeing ICE raids she needed to protest.

“ICE raids broke my heart to see those people being deported, to see what happened in Chicago with children being tied. The raids were just unfounded. That is, I think, the number one reason I am here today,” Hodges said.

Iowa State Representative Rob Johnston, D, District 34, attended and MC’d the rally. Johnson said there are many issues that protesters are fighting for.

“We have to make sure that our community is safe. We have to make sure that children have food to eat. We have to make sure that our education system is protected. We have to make sure that people can go to the doctor and see a doctor and get well. We have to make sure that people are able to pay their bills. So one thing always funnels into the next,” Johnson said.

‘No Kings’ protests took place across the country on Saturday, with the largest groups showing up in Washington D.C., New York City’s Time Square and Chicago’s Grant Park.

On Friday, the Trump Administration and Republicans leaders responded to the impending protest calling it a “hate America rally.”

The third mass mobilization since President Trump took office, Saturday’s protest was amplified due to the ongoing government shutdown.