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USA Today
6 hours ago
- Politics
- USA Today
'No Kings' protesters march across US: See photos
'No Kings' protesters march across US: See photos Show Caption Hide Caption 'No Kings' protest preparations underway across the US Cities are bracing for 'No Kings' Day protests at nearly 2,000 locations across the U.S. Organizers expect massive crowds. Thousands of protesters across the U.S. marched to condemn the Trump administration on Saturday, June 14, as part of a "national day of peaceful protest" known as the "No Kings" movement. Around 1,800 rallies from California to Florida are coinciding with President Donald Trump's DC parade and day-long festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army on his 79th birthday. Indivisible cofounder and protest organizer Ezra Levin explained ahead of Saturday that the movement is about reclaiming U.S. patriotism from the Republican Party and to denounce what he called Trump's authoritarian actions. Florida marchers rallied near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, while an impromptu rally sprang up at Philadelphia's LOVE Park, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. In Los Angeles, marchers persisted even after Trump brought in the National Guard and the Marines to diminish violence that spiraled over immigration enforcement raids. Though no official "No Kings" demonstration was organized in DC, attendees still protested outside the White House with some holding the movement's slogan on their signs. Other signs read "Due process is for everyone," "Immigrants make America great," and "Those who ban history want to repeat it." Protests in Minnesota were canceled after Gov. Tim Walz urged protestors not to march in light of targeted shootings against two Democratic lawmakers early Saturday. See photos of "No Kings" protests on Trump's birthday What is the 'No Kings' protest about The "No Kings" protests are meant to reclaim the American flag and U.S. patriotism from the Republican Party, as well as to condemn what organizers are calling Trump's recent "authoritarian" actions. Many protestors are raising signs and chanting slogans supporting the rights of undocumented immigrants and denouncing what critics are calling Trump's power grab. "Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Continental Army was formed to fight back against a king, and there is an opportunity right now for Americans to come out and say: 'No, wait, this isn't what America stands for. We didn't sign up for this guy to concentrate power in his own hands, to come after the pillars of political democracy," Indivisible cofounder and protest organizer Ezra Levin said.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump turns 79: Where does he rank among the oldest presidents?
President Donald Trump's birthday is June 14, the same day as a military parade in Washington D.C. celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. Trump, who is the oldest person to take the presidency, will turn 79 on Saturday. He took the age record from his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, who was also 78 when he assumed the office in 2021. Trump, who was born in 1946 in New York City, was 70 years old at the start of his first term in 2017, still ranking among the oldest presidents ever to hold office. Here's how Trump ranks among the oldest presidents. 'He's lost it': Newsom questions Trump's mental acuity, echoing president's criticism of Biden Trump set the record for oldest person to take office at 78 years and 7 months, having been born on June 14, 1946. The ranking of the five oldest presidents at the time of inauguration is: (second term): 78 years, 7 months : 78 years, 2 months Donald Trump (first term): 70 years, 7 months Ronald Reagan: 69 years, 11 months William Henry Harrison: 68 years, 23 days People in cities across the country are expected to protest Trump on his birthday. "I think we will see the largest peaceful single day protests that this country has seen certainly since the first Trump term," Indivisible cofounder Ezra Levin, one of the organizers of "No Kings Day," previously told USA TODAY. Nearly 2,000 protests and rallies are expected on June 14 to voice rejections of what organizers point to as overreach and abuse by the Trump administration. Also on Saturday, Pope Leo XIV is set to be celebrated in his North American hometown of Chicago. Although he is not expected to attend the celebration, The Archdiocese of Chicago said that a video message from the Pope is set to emanate from Rate Field – the home of the Chicago White Sox. Contributing: Sarah D. Wire, Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Donald Trump turns 79: Where he ranks among oldest presidents
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
'No Kings' protesters march across US: See photos
Thousands of protesters across the U.S. marched to condemn the Trump administration on Saturday, June 14, as part of a "national day of peaceful protest" known as the "No Kings" movement. Around 1,800 rallies from California to Florida are coinciding with President Donald Trump's DC parade and day-long festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army on his 79th birthday. Indivisible cofounder and protest organizer Ezra Levin explained ahead of Saturday that the movement is about reclaiming U.S. patriotism from the Republican Party and to denounce what he called Trump's authoritarian actions. Florida marchers rallied near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, while an impromptu rally sprang up at Philadelphia's LOVE Park, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. In Los Angeles, marchers persisted even after Trump brought in the National Guard and the Marines to diminish violence that spiraled over immigration enforcement raids. Though no official "No Kings" demonstration was organized in DC, attendees still protested outside the White House with some holding the movement's slogan on their signs. Other signs read "Due process is for everyone," "Immigrants make America great," and "Those who ban history want to repeat it." Protests in Minnesota were canceled after Gov. Tim Walz urged protestors not to march in light of targeted shootings against two Democratic lawmakers early Saturday. The "No Kings" protests are meant to reclaim the American flag and U.S. patriotism from the Republican Party, as well as to condemn what organizers are calling Trump's recent "authoritarian" actions. Many protestors are raising signs and chanting slogans supporting the rights of undocumented immigrants and denouncing what critics are calling Trump's power grab. "Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Continental Army was formed to fight back against a king, and there is an opportunity right now for Americans to come out and say: 'No, wait, this isn't what America stands for. We didn't sign up for this guy to concentrate power in his own hands, to come after the pillars of political democracy," Indivisible cofounder and protest organizer Ezra Levin said. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'No Kings' protesters march across Chicago, LA, DC more: See photos
USA Today
9 hours ago
- Politics
- USA Today
'No Kings' protestors march across across US more: See photos
'No Kings' protestors march across across US more: See photos Show Caption Hide Caption 'No Kings' protest preparations underway across the US Cities are bracing for 'No Kings' Day protests at nearly 2,000 locations across the U.S. Organizers expect massive crowds. Thousands of protestors across the U.S. marched to condemn the Trump administration on Saturday, June 14, as part of a "national day of peaceful protest" known as the "No Kings" movement. Around 1,800 rallies from California to Florida are coinciding with President Donald Trump's DC parade and day-long festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army on his 79th birthday. Indivisible cofounder and protest organizer Ezra Levin explained ahead of Saturday that the movement is about reclaiming U.S. patriotism from the Republican Party and to denounce what he called Trump's authoritarian actions. Florida marchers rallied near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, while an impromptu rally sprang up at Philadelphia's LOVE Park, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. In Los Angeles, marchers persisted even after Trump brought in the National Guard and the Marines to diminish violence that spiraled over immigration enforcement raids. Though no official "No Kings" demonstration was organized in DC, attendees still protested outside the White House with some holding the movement's slogan on their signs. Other signs read "Due process is for everyone," "Immigrants make America great," and "Those who ban history want to repeat it." Protests in Minnesota were canceled after Gov. Tim Walz urged protestors not to march in light of targeted shootings against two Democratic lawmakers early Saturday. See photos of "No Kings" protests on Trump's birthday What is the 'No Kings' protest about The "No Kings" protests are meant to reclaim the American flag and U.S. patriotism from the Republican Party, as well as to condemn what organizers are calling Trump's recent "authoritarian" actions. Many protestors are raising signs and chanting slogans supporting the rights of undocumented immigrants and denouncing what critics are calling Trump's power grab. "Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Continental Army was formed to fight back against a king, and there is an opportunity right now for Americans to come out and say: 'No, wait, this isn't what America stands for. We didn't sign up for this guy to concentrate power in his own hands, to come after the pillars of political democracy," Indivisible cofounder and protest organizer Ezra Levin said.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
More than 1,000 attend peaceful 'No Kings' protest in Naples
A mixture of chants, honking and cheers filled the air as more than a thousand people participated in the No Kings rally outside of the Collier County Courthouse in Naples June 14. The cluster armed with signs, flags and bullhorns spilled onto the sidewalks stretching from the intersection of U.S. 41 and Palm Drive to Airport Road South. Attendees aired myriad grievances with President Donald Trump, who was celebrating his 79th birthday in Washington, D.C. Saturday evening with a $40 million military parade for the Army's 250th anniversary. Collier's was one of 2,000 such demonstrations natinwide. The two-hour long protest remained peaceful despite a few middle fingers and derogatory remarks uttered from passing cars. Collier County Sheriff's Office deputies were stationed at points throughout the crowd. Parts of the property such as the fountain near the courthouse steps and the sign near Airport and U.S. 41 were cordoned off to prevent protestors from climbing on them. Dozens of volunteers helped the group remain safe throughout the duration of the rally. Many also brought packs of water to hand out to help manage the heat. Things stayed calm, confirming what Indivisible cofounder Ezra Levin told USA Today earlier in the week: "I think we will see the largest peaceful single-day protests that this country has seen certainly since the first Trump term." Levin is one of the organizers of the "No Kings" effort Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had said the state is ready to 'quell any violence,' telling Fox News that local law enforcement, the state highway patrol and the National Guard would be ready to stop any violence or 'unrest' at the statewide protests. Holding a sign that said, "The only orange monarch I like is the butterfly," Naples resident Debbie Cahill had gone to the Fort Myers protest. She said she wanted to represent "everybody that doesn't agree with what's happening now with our three-branch system being dominated by one (Trump)." This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: 1,000 protesters in Naples gather for 'No Kings' demonstration
