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Thousands turn out for anti-Trump "No Kings" protests in North Texas
Thousands of people across North Texas braved the hot and humid weather Saturday for more than a dozen anti-Trump "No Kings" protests.
At noon Saturday, protesters were crowded into City Hall Plaza in Downtown Dallas and Burk Burnett Park in Downtown Fort Worth. Many were holding signs or chanting, with messages critical of the Trump Administration.
"No Kings" protest on City Hall Plaza in Downtown Dallas
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In Dallas, speakers took turns denouncing President Trump's agenda to cheering supporters.
In Denton, the "No Kings" protesters marched around the historic county courthouse on Denton Square, holding signs and at times dancing, with honking cars going by.
Crowds at Burk Burnett Park in Downtown Fort Worth for the "No Kings" protest
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Earlier in the day, "No Kings" protesters lined East Abram Street for blocks around the Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse in Downtown Arlington.
Peaceful protests after days of pleas
No incidents have been reported so far at any of the protest locations. For days leading up to Saturday, organizers and public officials called for all of the demonstrations to be peaceful.
No Kings protest on Denton Square, Denton, Texas
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Earlier in the week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was mobilizing 5,000 troops from Texas National Guard and 2,000 officers from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Abbott said he wanted to make sure Texas did not experience the same violence that has played out during anti-ICE protests in California.
Abbott did not specify how many of them would be in North Texas, but none were visible during Saturday morning's events.
North Texas "No Kings" protests
In addition to the protests in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and Denton, at least 11 more events were planned:
Burleson
Carrollton
Collin County
Flower Mound
Frisco
Greenville
Kaufman
McKinney
Sanger
Sherman
Weatherford
