The largely peaceful protests during the "No Kings Day" demonstration in downtown Los Angeles took an intense turn in the afternoon. Police ordered the crowd to disperse at about 4:15 p.m. PDT near Alameda Street and Temple Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Division.

The county's sheriff had made incendiary remarks about police response should any violence occur. But nothing happened.

Cities large and small across the U.S. saw crowds gather Saturday for planned "No Kings" protests against President Trump.

Navarro commended the peaceful nature of the events, noting that some agitators were present but were not engaged by protesters.

No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind.

At noon Saturday, protesters were crowded into City Hall Plaza in Downtown Dallas and Burk Burnett Park in Downtown Fort Worth.

"With the exception of a small number of agitators, the event remained largely peaceful," the Austin Police Department said.

Thousands of western Massachusetts residents rallied in the streets on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, joining the nationwide “No Kings” movement against actions they called authoritarian.

Georgia's leaders stress order ahead of planned protests, distinguishing between peaceful assembly and violence.