Amid California unrest, anti-Trump protesters to hold 'No Kings' protests at 2,000 locations in US: 10 points
Hundreds of thousands of protesters against the Donald Trump administration are set to hit the streets in US on Saturday during the military parade in Washington for the Army's 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump's birthday. The protests are being organised by the "No Kings" group and around 1,500 demonstrations across the country to protest the upcoming military parade Saturday. 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, reports AP.
Here are ten things you need to know about 'No Kings' protests:
-The "No Kings" theme has been by the 50501 Movement.
50501 movement
is a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration, AP reports. 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
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-'Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption,' organizers wrote.
-The army military parade will not take place in Washington DC so the organisers have encouraged those in D.C. to join the flagship march in Philadelphia or one of the local protests in Virginia or Maryland. Organizers are also marketing DC Joy Day starting at 3 p.m. EDT in Anacostia Park, which will have music, grilling, activities for children and a grocery distribution.
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-This is the third massive protest planned against Trump after he returned to the White House. Earlier this year, protesters 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.
-The
No Kings protests
are being coordinated by a wide coalition of progressive groups, according to The hill. Anyone can sign up to host their own event with the movement. Partners include the American Federation of Teachers, Public Citizen and Indivisible.
-The
anti-Trump protests
come at a time when smaller pockets of protests countering Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action pop up across the country, including in New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C. The protests have sparked a political standoff between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Trump, who called in National Guard troops and active-duty Marines to help quell the demonstrations.
-The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country's democracy, according to a press release from No Kings.
-In Washington, D.C., organizers separate from No Kings canceled a protest of a parade that they hoped would attract up to 20,000 people, Axios reported. The reason for the cancellation is unclear.
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-The No Kings group has organized
nationwide protests
at several points already this year, including Presidents Day and the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution in April. No Kings protests are planned in most major cities.
-Protests in nearly 2,000 locations are scheduled around the country, from city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, according to the No Kings website. The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths.
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