John Cusack Shuts Down Trump with “Go to Hell” at Chicago ‘No Kings’ Protest
Actor John Cusack made headlines over the weekend during a “No Kings” protest in Chicago. Speaking to CNN, Cusack directly addressed President Donald Trump, telling him to “go to hell.”
Cusack, who has been outspoken about progressive causes, explained why he felt strongly about the protest.
He pointed out Chicago’s long history of labor rights, saying “What’s interesting is that he doesn’t understand that all the labor rights around the world came from this town, this place. So if he thinks this place is going to be a fascist hub — no chance.” When prompted by a reporter, he reiterated the city’s message to Trump: “Go to hell.”
The “No Kings” protests took place in several cities across the country on Saturday. They were organized to show opposition to Trump’s administration and its policies. Cusack explained that the movement’s name refers to the nation’s founding principles.
“The whole country was founded on no kings. Everyone knows the score, right? The authoritarians divide and conquer and they create an ‘other’ and then they pick on it, pick on the person, harass them, jail them, and that’s all used as a direction so they can steal as much as they can [and] maintain power,” he said. “We all know history. So, that’s what he’s doing, and we have masked goons roaming the streets, hiding their faces, abducting people.”
Actor John Cusack: “The whole country was founded on no kings. We have masked goons roaming the streets, hiding their faces, abducting people. Go to hell. If he thinks this place is gonna be a fascist hub, no chance” pic.twitter.com/AScmc0dA2e
— Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) October 19, 2025
The protests originally started in February on Presidents Day to oppose the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency and federal budget cuts. They gained wider attention in June after Trump held a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincided with his 79th birthday.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel also commented on the demonstrations, comparing them to the American Revolution. He said the rallies represent a continuation of the fight against centralized power that America was founded on.
Cusack’s statements highlight the passion behind the “No Kings” movement and its connection to both historical and current political concerns.
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