Anti-Trump protests occurred across the Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. They're part of an organized nationwide effort known as "No Kings."

At least 300 demonstrators showed up in McAllen and about 200 in Harlingen. One Valley veteran says she wanted her voice to be heard.

"We do all this stuff to defend our country, because we love our country, and right now, I just don't recognize it," Jennifer Hewitt said. "It's just wrong."

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Demonstrators say they're protesting some of the Trump administration's policies. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers say these protests are anti-American.

"It'll be a collection of Antifa, BLM, the Marxist, you know, you'll see pro-Hamas flags out there, I'm sure. It'll be a collection of wild leftist policy priorities, and that'll be on display for the whole country," House Speaker Mike Johnson said.

Organizers also held "No Kings" protests in June. So far, no reports of any incidents at these protests in the Valley.