Attending a march or rally is an acceptable form of protest
Democrats94%
Republicans83%
Source: YouGov, Oct. 31, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Protests and Rallies
YouGov, Oct. 31, 2025
Details
| Question | Do you consider the following form of protest to be…? (% who say always or usually acceptable) |
| Response | Attending a march or rally |
| Poll Main Page | Which forms of protests are Americans most and least likely to find acceptable? |
| Interview Period | Oct. 16, 2025 to Oct. 20, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 1,109 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in October 2025, the latest in a series of “No Kings” marches against President Trump had occurred. Trump allies characterized the protests as “Hate America” rallies while participants asserted they were acting out of patriotism. |