Anti-Trump 'No Kings' Protests Spread Across Nation: See The Pictures
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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 immigration policies turned violent in the city.
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 leaders.
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 and small clashes broke out.
The protests will likely continue into the night.
Los Angeles Remains Epicenter of Protests
Protesters in Los Angeles have remained largely peaceful but the city remains under immense tension as the National Guard and Marines maintain their deployments in the city.
Trump scored a temporary legal win thanks to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which issued an injunction against an initial ruling for the White House to return control of the National Guard to California, pending a final ruling after arguments on Tuesday.
Protesters confront U.S. Marines and National Guardsman outside a federal building on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Protesters confront U.S. Marines and National Guardsman outside a federal building on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Protesters confront U.S. Marines and National Guardsman outside a federal building during an anti-Trump "No Kings Day" demonstration on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Protesters confront U.S. Marines and National Guardsman outside a federal building during an anti-Trump "No Kings Day" demonstration on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.People march during a "No Kings" movement protest in the one-square mile area where daily protests have been occurring in response to a series of federal immigration raids on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles,...
People march during a "No Kings" movement protest in the one-square mile area where daily protests have been occurring in response to a series of federal immigration raids on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. MoreBut the Los Angeles protests took a turn as police tried to disperse protesters near federal buildings by launching tear gas into the crowds.
An injured woman is carried as protesters face off with police outside of a federal building in downtown Los Angeles for an anti-Trump "No Kings Day" demonstration in a city that has been the focus...
An injured woman is carried as protesters face off with police outside of a federal building in downtown Los Angeles for an anti-Trump "No Kings Day" demonstration in a city that has been the focus of protests against Trump's immigration raids on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. MoreProtesters face off with police outside of a federal building in downtown Los Angeles for an anti-Trump "No Kings Day" demonstration in a city that has been the focus of protests against Trump's immigration raids...
Protesters face off with police outside of a federal building in downtown Los Angeles for an anti-Trump "No Kings Day" demonstration in a city that has been the focus of protests against Trump's immigration raids on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. MoreSmall Clashes in New York City
Outside of Los Angeles, New York City has seen the most tension between law enforcement and protesters, with some individuals arrested.
NYPD police officers push back demonstrators outside Federal Plaza Immigration Court during during the "No Kings" national rally protesting the Trump administration in New York on June 14, 2025, on the same day as President...
NYPD police officers push back demonstrators outside Federal Plaza Immigration Court during during the "No Kings" national rally protesting the Trump administration in New York on June 14, 2025, on the same day as President Trump's military parade in Washington, DC. More
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NYPD police officers arrest a demonstrator outside Federal Plaza Immigration Court during during the "No Kings" national rally protesting the Trump administration in New York on June 14, 2025, on the same day as President...
NYPD police officers arrest a demonstrator outside Federal Plaza Immigration Court during during the "No Kings" national rally protesting the Trump administration in New York on June 14, 2025, on the same day as President Trump's military parade in Washington, DC. More
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Thousands of New Yorkers march in opposition of Donald Trump's presidency on the day of the military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army on June 14, 2025 in New York, New York....
Thousands of New Yorkers march in opposition of Donald Trump's presidency on the day of the military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army on June 14, 2025 in New York, New York. MoreMark Ruffalo, along with thousands of New Yorkers, march in opposition of Donald Trump's presidency on the day of the military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army on June 14, 2025 in...
Mark Ruffalo, along with thousands of New Yorkers, march in opposition of Donald Trump's presidency on the day of the military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army on June 14, 2025 in New York, New York. MorePuerto Rico Takes To the Street
In an unusual move, Puerto Rico took part in national U.S. protests, demonstrating against Trump and his policies, taking to the streets of San Juan to express their discontent about the president's immigration policies.
Many of the biggest protests have taken place in U.S. cities with heavy Hispanic populations, where concern about deportation is most acute.
Protesters hold flags and signs during the "No Kings" national demonstration against US President Donald Trump and federal immigration operations in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 14, 2025, on the same day as Trump's...
Protesters hold flags and signs during the "No Kings" national demonstration against US President Donald Trump and federal immigration operations in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 14, 2025, on the same day as Trump's military parade in Washington, DC. More
Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images
A protester holds Dominican and Puerto Rican flags during the "No Kings" national demonstration against US President Donald Trump and federal immigration operations in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 14, 2025, on the same...
A protester holds Dominican and Puerto Rican flags during the "No Kings" national demonstration against US President Donald Trump and federal immigration operations in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 14, 2025, on the same day as Trump's military parade in Washington, DC. More
Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images
Austin, Texas Festive In Protest
The Texas capital displayed an on-brand and creative protest, with drag queen performances and poetry slams while demonstrators took to the parks in scenes reminiscent of hippies in the 1970s protesting the Vietnam War.
Drag Queen Brigitte Bandit performs during the "No Kings Day" demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on June 14, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
Drag Queen Brigitte Bandit performs during the "No Kings Day" demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on June 14, 2025 in Austin, Texas.People recite a poem during a performance the "No Kings Day" demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on June 14, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
People recite a poem during a performance the "No Kings Day" demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on June 14, 2025 in Austin, Texas.People rally during the "No Kings Day" demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on June 14, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
People rally during the "No Kings Day" demonstration at the Texas State Capitol on June 14, 2025 in Austin, Texas.Philadelphia, Birthplace of American Democracy
Philadelphia, where the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and wrote the United States Constitution, protesters listened to a series of speakers who urged the need to remember the roots of the nation.
Rob Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen speaks as people protest in Philadelphia as part of the No Kings Rallies at Love Park on June 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Rob Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen speaks as people protest in Philadelphia as part of the No Kings Rallies at Love Park on June 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.for No Kings
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