On October 18, 2025, several individuals identified as Trump supporters were arrested or involved in incidents at various "No Kings" rallies across the United States. These incidents ranged from brandishing firearms to physical altercations.

Specific Incidents and Arrests of Trump Supporters:

• Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: Michael Paul Kolarik, 52, of Scranton, was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, and disorderly conduct. Kolarik, driving a red Jeep "with Trump signs," allegedly pointed a loaded handgun at two senior citizens participating in the "No Kings" rally in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Witnesses reported seeing him brandish the firearm from his vehicle, which had no doors, making the interior visible. One witness stated Kolarik had his finger on the trigger, causing her to fear for her life. Police found two loaded Smith & Wesson M&P pistols in his vehicle after his arrest [1] [2] [3]. Protesters cheered when Kolarik's Jeep was towed away [2].

• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: A 59-year-old woman, a resident of Surfside Beach, was taken into custody for presenting and pointing a firearm while driving near a "No Kings" demonstration. Police observed her brandishing the weapon just after 2 p.m. [4] [5].

• Marietta, Georgia: An altercation occurred when a man in a black pickup truck pulled up to a protest, stole a protester's flag, engaged in a conflict with protesters, and then drove away. The protester, Alec Whitaker, stated the man ripped the flag from his hands, pushed down a 72-year-old man who tried to intervene, kicked Whitaker, and broke his flag over his knee before driving off. Police later found the man, retrieved the flag, and released him [6]. While the content does not explicitly state the man was a Trump supporter, the context of stealing an anti-Trump protest flag suggests alignment with opposing views.

• Denver, Colorado: A middle-aged man, wearing a blue New York Giants logo shirt, interjected himself into the march, shouting "God Bless Trump," expletives, and a slur. A video showed a younger man grabbing his sunglasses, and the older man chased him, falling and sustaining a serious injury. He then got up, was tripped again, and fell, hitting his head and bleeding. While Jose Cardenas was initially arrested on suspicion of assault, police later clarified he was accused of stealing the man's glasses and did not cause the physical injury. The person who tripped the man was not identified [7] [8]. This incident highlights a confrontation initiated by a self-identified Trump supporter.

These instances demonstrate that while the "No Kings" protests were largely peaceful, there were isolated incidents involving individuals supporting Donald Trump who engaged in disruptive or threatening behavior [9] [10].

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