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photos from the nationwide no kings protests amid trump s military

Protests in all 50 states coincided with a military parade featuring more than 6,000 soldiers. WASHINGTON — People around the country turned out Saturday for protests against Donald Trump, which were timed with the president's military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with his 79th birthday. The parade in the nation's capital featured more than 6,000 soldiers, 50 military aircraft and 150 vehicles, according to defense officials. Rain threatened to disrupt the event, leading parade organizers to move up the start time by 30 minutes. The lavish display of the country's military faced some pushback, with critics charging that such imagery is reminiscent of what countries like North Korea do. Meanwhile, "No Kings" protests were scheduled in all 50 states to counter Trump's celebration in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Boise, Idaho.

Demonstrators gathered in parks and plazas across the U.S. to protest against President Donald Trump. The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces. These protests followed recent unrest over federal immigration raids and Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, where tensions escalated with protesters blocking a freeway and setting vehicles on fire. Arndrea Waters King, third from left, and Martin Luther King III, fourth from left, march in the “No Kings” protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

EDS NOTE: OBSCENITY - Tear gas surrounds law enforcement officers on horseback during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) More than 2,000 protests were scheduled across all 50 states Saturday through the No Kings movement, which organizers say seeks to reject “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.” The mobilization was a direct response to a military parade rolling through Washington, DC, on Saturday that celebrated the 250th anniversary of the US Army. It also coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Saturday's rallies have been amplified by a week of protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles and other major cities.

Following the Hands Off! and 50501 protests this spring, Saturday’s demonstrations weren't the first nationwide rejection of Trump’s policies. But organizers said they would be the largest. Millions of Americans were expected to take part. Multiple groups carried out demonstrations against President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, the most prominent of which was the "No Kings" protests that spread to many states.

Several protests have already taken place against Trump or his administration's policies, especially in the aftermath of his decision to deploy the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles as some protests against his... Most of the protests in Los Angeles have been peaceful, but some have taken the opportunity to burn or vandalize property, loot, and throw projectiles at law enforcement. Trump responded to these incidents with his military deployments, but doing so against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, escalating the situation and tensions with the Democratic... Similarly, the protests on Saturday have largely remained peaceful, with little interaction between law enforcement and protesters, but as the afternoon dragged on, tensions between Los Angeles and New York City started to rise... The protests will likely continue into the night. Millions of protestors took to the streets all over the country on Oct.

18, rallying against the Trump administration's "abuses of power" Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty;Craig T Fruchtman/Getty The "No Kings" protests returned to cities across the United States this weekend. Following the June event, in which millions took to the streets to march against President Donald Trump and his administration, the activist group organized hundreds of protest events for Saturday, Oct. 18. A message on the No Kings website praised the success of the summer marches, which were held as a counterprotest to Trump's military birthday parade in Washington, D.C.

"The world saw the power of the people, and President Trump’s attempt at a coronation collapsed under the strength of a movement rising against his abuses of power," it said. Houston: People gather in Houston for the No Kings nationwide demonstration. Raquel Natalicchio/AP hide caption No Kings protests took place across the country from New York City to Atlanta to Los Angeles. The 50501 Movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement, said the nationwide protests are aimed at calling attention to what they say are authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. Houston: A protester shouts with a megaphone at No Kings protest.

Lucio Vasquez/The Texas Newsroom hide caption Dallas: Thousands march for the No Kings protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in downtown. Yfat Yossifor/KERA hide caption Demonstrators gathered in parks and plazas across the U.S. to protest against President Donald Trump. The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces.

These protests followed recent unrest over federal immigration raids and Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, where tensions escalated with protesters blocking a freeway and setting vehicles on fire. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The largest military parade in Washington in decades unfolded Saturday alongside hundreds of protests against the event, and its chief organizer, President Donald Trump. Tens of thousands came to Washington, D.C., for the parade, which was meant to honor the 250th birthday of the U.S.

Army, but also happened to fall on Trump's 79th birthday. Organizers of the "No Kings" protests claimed their events drew millions of participants, with particularly large gatherings in Philadelphia, New York and Los Angeles.

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