Bill Nye Torches Trump Administration In Explosive ‘No Kings’ Protest Speech

Bill Nye the Science Guy is using his voice for more than science. The beloved television educator and engineer delivered a fiery speech at Washington, D.C.’s “No Kings” rally on Saturday, warning the massive crowd that the U.S. is “confronting the possible end to our republic.” The nationwide "No Kings" protests, which saw millions gather across more than 2,600 cities, were organized in opposition to what demonstrators describe as the abuse of power and authoritarianism within President Donald Trump’s administration. Standing on stage before thousands near the Capitol, Bill Nye called on citizens to stand up for democratic values, free speech, and scientific truth, all of which he says are under attack.

Opening his remarks with a question that echoed through the crowd, Nye asked, “How did we get here?”

“It hasn’t been one instance of abuse of the power of executive order by this president. It hasn’t been just one twist in a court ruling,” Nye said. “Instead, it has been years in the making, enabled by this president. A group of confederates has worked together to undo many of our traditions and understandings of fairness and of citizens’ rights.”

The Science Guy didn’t hold back, calling the situation “a slow-motion erosion of democracy” that’s only accelerating. “We are confronting the possible end to our republic,” he warned, prompting chants of “No Kings!” from the crowd.

Throughout his speech, Nye urged peaceful protest and civic participation while blasting what he described as the president’s ongoing hostility toward critics and the press.

“This president and his associates cannot tolerate dissent,” he said. “To them, our free speech is frightening.”

Nye said that the presence of demonstrators across the country was proof that citizens still believe in accountability. “Your being here tells lawmakers they must stop the abuses of this petulant president and his circle of sycophants,” he added.

Nye’s appearance comes amid growing concerns about press freedom and scientific suppression under Trump’s second term.

In recent weeks, the Pentagon reportedly required journalists to sign pledges restricting their reporting or face having their access badges revoked, a move that nearly all major newsrooms refused. Earlier this year, Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and threatened ABC after it reinstated "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following a suspension for anti-Trump jokes.

Nye also criticized the administration’s handling of science and research funding, pointing to reports from the Government Accountability Office alleging that $8 billion in funding to the National Institutes of Health had been illegally withheld.

“For decades, the U.S. has been one of the world’s leading nations in science,” Nye said. “But this administration has failed to accept scientific facts or promote progress. Instead, they’ve suppressed science to the detriment of our health, well-being, and international competitiveness. It is a formula for failure.”

While Nye’s fiery remarks lit up Washington, D.C., his message echoed across the nation. From New York City’s Times Square to Hollywood Boulevard, millions of Americans flooded the streets on Saturday in one of the largest protests in modern history. Organizers say nearly 7 million people showed up at more than 2,700 events nationwide, all aimed squarely at President Trump and what demonstrators call an “abuse of power” in his administration.

Signs reading “Democracy, Not Monarchy” and “Power to the People” turned city streets into a wall of resistance. The outrage focused on ICE raids, troop deployments in U.S. cities, and deep cuts to health care and federal programs.

One protester even dressed in a unicorn costume and danced to the music. He said he picked the outfit because he “felt the unicorn represented the diversity and spirit of L.A.”

Adding to the chaos, the protests erupted in the middle of a federal government shutdown, as Trump’s White House and Congressional Democrats stayed locked in a funding standoff. The political freeze only added to the anger in the streets.

Across the nation, the message stayed the same. No kings, no silence, and no backing down.