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What We Know About The No Kings Protests On Saturday

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what we know about the no kings protests on saturday

Mike Pesoli, Associated Press Mike Pesoli, Associated Press Gary Fields, Associated Press Gary Fields, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation's capital and communities across the U.S. for " No Kings " demonstrations — what the president's Republican Party is calling "Hate America" rallies. Watch speakers at the 'No Kings' protest in Washington, D.C. in the video player above.

They rallied with signs like "Nothing is more patriotic than protesting" or "Resist Fascism," and in many places it looked more like a street party. There were marching bands, a huge banner with the U.S. Constitution's "We The People," preamble that people could sign, and protesters in frog costumes, which have emerged as a sign of resistance in Portland, Oregon. There were no reports of violence or arrests at the rallies Activists and advocacy groups staged a second round of "No Kings" protests across the country on Saturday in response to what they call abuse of power by President Donald Trump and his administration, including... Photos and videos of events from Boston to Los Angeles showed huge crowds of demonstrators carrying signs protesting the administration's policies such as mass deportations.

Republicans contended the protests were "hate America" rallies and claimed they're prolonging the federal government shutdown. There were no immediate reports of violent incidents or arrests, according to local police departments. As President Donald Trump arrived at his military parade in Washington, DC, this June to a 21-gun salute and members of the crowd singing “Happy Birthday,” about 5 million people across the country took... Now, amid an ongoing government shutdown and Trump’s push to deploy National Guard troops to American cities, millions are gearing up for round two. More than 2,500 demonstrations – about 450 more than were planned in June – across all 50 states are slated for Saturday in the second round of “No Kings” protests, which aim to broadly... Some Republican leaders have labeled the protests as anti-American.

House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed, without evidence, that Saturday’s planned rallies have contributed to the ongoing government shutdown. When the first round of “No Kings” protests took place, Trump had just barreled through the first five months of his second term with hundreds of executive orders and other moves targeting birthright citizenship,... Tension over immigration raids reached a fever pitch with protests in Los Angeles, where Trump federalized the California National Guard against the wishes of Gov. Gavin Newsom – a move that experts warned was an unprecedented and dangerous escalation of presidential power. Protests are planned in cities across the country to challenge Trump’s immigration policies. Here’s what you need to know.

Big crowds of protesters are expected Saturday in thousands of places around the U.S. in opposition to what some are characterizing as increasingly authoritarian practices by President Donald Trump. It's the second "No Kings" protest and third mass movement against the administration this year, and it comes amid an intensifying conflict between federal law enforcement and protesters nationwide. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Some conservative politicians have condemned the protests as “Hate America" rallies, while others say that it represents a “patriotic” fight for First Amendment rights. Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in nearly 2,000 cities and towns this weekend

What to Know About 'No Kings' Protests Against Trump's Policies FILE - People take part in the "No Kings Day" protest on Presidents Day in Washington, in support of federal workers and against recent actions by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, by the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana,File) Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump’s birthday. The “No Kings” protests are set to take place to counter what organizers say are Trump’s plans to feed his ego on his 79th birthday and Flag Day.

“No Kings” will follow several days of nationwide protests against federal immigration raids including in Los Angeles, where Trump's deployment of the National Guard further agitated his opponents. Another 'No Kings' protest march is being held at locations across the country on Saturday, Oct. 18. Are you wondering why or what all the protesting is about? Here's what to know and how to find a location near you. The 'No Kings' rallies and marches on Saturday are set to be held at over 2,500 locations across all 50 states to protest against what organizers largely describe as President Donald Trump's 'authoritarian' agenda,...

Saturday's 'No Kings' protests are a second round after the first series that took place on Trump's 79th birthday during the United States Army 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, DC, on June 14. Organizers said they estimated that more than five million people participated in more than 2,100 locations across the country on that day to protest the president's policies and actions. The 'No Kings' protests, also known as 'No Dictators' or 'No Tyrants' protests, are rallies and demonstrations to protest against Trump and his administration's "abuses of power, cruelty and corruption," according to their website,... The organization's website claims they are a "peaceful movement" bearing the "No Kings" slogan to fight against dictatorship, "No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings." They state, "The president thinks his rule is absolute.

But in America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty." Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday. The “No Kings” protests are set to take place to counter what organizers say are Trump’s plans to feed his ego on what is also his 79th birthday and Flag Day. The Army birthday celebration had already been planned. But earlier this spring, Trump announced his intention to ratchet up the event to include 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks and Paladin self-propelled howitzers rolling through the city streets. He has long sought a similar display of patriotic force.

The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. Protests earlier this year have denounced Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk, the now former leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, a government organization designed to slash federal spending. Protesters have called for Trump to be “dethroned” as they compare his actions to that of a king and not a democratically elected president.

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