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Thousands Flood The Streets For No Kings Protests In Nyc Chicago

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Tens of thousands of lefty “No Kings” protesters descended on NYC and across the country Saturday, waving vulgar signs to protest President Trump — with the progressive mayor of Chicago urging locals to get... In the Windy City — where residents have repeatedly clashed with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers carrying out Trump’s deportation efforts — Mayor Brandon Johnson called on protesters to be “ready.” “Are you ready to defend this democracy? Are you ready to fight fascism? Are you prepared to destroy authoritarianism once and for all!” he bellowed. “Let the world hear you: no kings!”

About 100,000 turned out in Midtown, according to the NYPD, which said no arrests had been made. In Manhattan, anti-Israel protesters chanted “Free Palestine,” while also calling for the president — who recently brokered an historic peace between Israel and Hamas — to get out of office. TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) -- More than a hundred thousand protesters flooded New York City streets starting in Times Square before heading south for the 'No Kings' March on Saturday, according to the NYPD. The move is part of a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump. "We're not being heard and we're not being seen," said Sharon Boone. "We're here because he thinks he's a king," added Ellen Lieberman.

"I come from three generations of military families and to see the way they've been treated made me sick," said Alison Covert. The sounds of one of Chicago’s largest protests in recent memory reverberated throughout downtown streets Saturday afternoon, as tens of thousands gathered in a united admonishment of President Donald Trump and then marched through... Organizers believed the downtown Chicago protest to be one of the largest among the more than 1,500 “No Kings” protests that were scheduled throughout the country, in what leaders of the demonstrations described as... Theresa and Robert Hoban, retired attorneys who split their time between Chicago and Florida, were among those who crowded into downtown Saturday morning and waited for the protest to begin. They were “doing this for our grandchildren’s future,” Theresa Hoban said, “because we believe the country has taken a turn for the worse under this administration.” In an intentional move, the “No Kings” protests were planned for the same day as President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and the military parade his administration organized in Washington, D.C., at a cost estimated...

“No Kings” organizers said in a statement Saturday afternoon that millions gathered around the country, and that “the turnout has exceeded expectations.” In Chicago, those attending the downtown demonstration arrived hours before the noon start time, first packing into Daley Plaza and then filling the streets that border it. Many of them carried signs that lambasted and mocked the president, or ones that defended ideals they believe the Trump administration has forsaken. Thousands march through the Loop on Saturday, part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests to counter President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, which coincided with his 79th birthday; the nationwide immigration crackdown and... The demonstration was peaceful, and police reported one arrest in Chicago. People gathered Saturday in Chicago and around the country for coordinated “No Kings” protests opposing Trump administration policies they say are moving the country toward authoritarianism.

The rallies and marches were held in downtown Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Geneva and other suburbs and in cities and small towns across the United States. They were organized to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. “We’re in a situation that is a crisis that is deepening every day, with the weaponization of the military against people, with the kidnapping and disappearing of our neighbors, with the stealing of our... Founded in 1801 by Alexander Hamilton, the New York Post is America’s oldest continuously published newspaper – and one of its most provocative, impactful, and beloved news brands. We shine a bright light on the people and institutions that shape our readers’ lives; we break big stories and set the news agenda; and we offer engaging, fun and addictive content to the... Tens of thousands of lefty “No Kings” protesters descended on NYC and across the country Saturday, waving vulgar signs to protest President Trump — with the progressive mayor of Chicago urging locals to get...

In the Windy City — where residents have repeatedly clashed with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers carrying out Trump’s deportation efforts — Mayor Brandon Johnson called on protesters to be “ready.” “Are you ready to defend this democracy? Are you ready to fight fascism? Are you prepared to destroy authoritarianism once and for all!” he bellowed. “Let the world hear you: no kings!” About 100,000 turned out in Midtown, according to the NYPD, which said no arrests had been made.

NEW YORK CITY — Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets in New York City over the weekend to protest against the Trump administration and the recent immigration raids. The "No Kings" protests took place on Saturday at Bryant Park, where an estimated crowd of 50,000 marched down Fifth Avenue to Madison Square Park. The protest on Saturday was on the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C marking the Army's 250th anniversary as well as the president's birthday and Flag Day. New York City's protest was one of about 2,000 organized to take place in cities throughout the country. "The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us," the "No Kings" the organizer's website says.

"On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't - to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings." 'No Kings' Protests Draw Large Crowds in US Cities to Decry Trump A man dressed as former U.S. President George Washington displays a sign during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

(Reuters) - Protesters spanning all age groups took to the streets en masse for "No Kings" rallies across the United States on Saturday, denouncing what they view as authoritarian tendencies and unbridled corruption of... President Donald Trump. Organizers expected millions of people to turn out by day's end at more than 2,600 planned rallies in major cities, small towns and suburbs, challenging a Trump-led agenda that has reshaped the government and... By all accounts, the demonstrations were largely festive, often featuring inflatable characters and marchers dressed in costumes. The demographically mixed crowds included parents pushing youngsters in strollers alongside retirees and people with pets in tow. Millions of people took to the streets Saturday in “No Kings” marches opposing President Trump, with demonstrations unfolding in more than 2,500 cities across all 50 states and several European capitals.

In Washington, D.C., organizers told reporters that roughly 200,000 people gathered near the National Mall. In New York City, police said more than 100,000 demonstrators marched across all five boroughs without a single protest-related arrest. Boston Common saw tens of thousands, according to local news outlets, while large crowds also gathered in Chicago, San Diego and San Francisco. Prominent Democrats, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, joined protesters in several cities, framing the day’s marches as a defense of democracy and civil liberties. In Washington, D.C., Democratic Sen.

Chris Murphy of Connecticut warned that American democracy is already “in the middle of an authoritarian takeover,” telling protesters that “no one is riding to our rescue.” Protests began earlier in the day in London, Madrid, Berlin, Stockholm and Rome, where crowds gathered outside U.S. embassies holding signs reading “Make America sane again” and “Stop making war on your own people.”

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