RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) —Thousands of people gathered at Richmond's Capitol Square to voice their opposition to the Trump administration, joining a broader national movement known as the "No Kings" protest.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, an estimated 20,000 protestors filled the Richmond Capitol grounds. The protestors delivered a unified message demanding the protection of democracy and opposing what they described as "government corruption and overreach."

“We have to stand up and fight and make sure they don't take the election away from us, that they don't take away democracy from us,” said Antoni Szachowicz, an organizer with the 50/51 group.

Activists and community leaders from across the Commonwealth took the stage to share stories and concerns. Alyssa Gonzalez from Richmond Defense spoke on

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