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Leaders
2 hours ago
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No Kings Rally: Americans to Hold Nationwide Protests on Trump's 79th Birthday
Millions of Americans are expected to join nationwide protests, dubbed 'No Kings,' on Saturday to demonstrate against the policies of the US President, Donald Trump. The protests coincide with a military parade in Washington DC to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army and Trump's 79th birthday, reported CNN. No Kings Rally The No Kings movement expects millions to join its rallies in more than 1,500 cities across all 50 states on June 14, 2025, in what will likely be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office. In a statement, the movement said that No Kings rally is a 'mass, nationwide protest rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.' It added that the protests are a 'direct response to Trump's $100 million military parade and birthday celebration' funded by American taxpayers. The organizers emphasize that their aim is to send Trump a clear message on his birthday: 'In America, we don't do kings.' Planned Protests The No Kings organizers have planned protests across various US cities. Philadelphia will see a flagship rally, with 60,000 to 80,000 protesters expected to attend. New York City also expects major demonstrations. Furthermore, over 200 protest events will take place in California, and organizers anticipate large crowds to attend in Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago. Other groups are also planning additional marches across the country. However, the protest organizers will not hold rallies in Washington DC, in order to shift attention away from Trump's military parade. The Saturday spectacle will feature 7 million pounds of machines and weaponry parading through the country's capital on Trump's birthday. It is estimated to cost up to $45 million. No Tolerance with Violence Local and state authorities across US states have been preparing for the protests, according to CNN. Although No Kings organizers have stressed their demonstrations will be peaceful and non-violent, officials have warned protesters that they will not tolerate with violence as many US cities have been witnessing protest activities over the past days. In the light of this, the South Carolina Attorney-General, Alan Wilson, called the protesters 'radical anti-American groups,' warning that those who attack law enforcement or destroy property will face prosecution. Meanwhile, Florida's Brevard County Sheriff, Wayne Ivey, warned that anyone who violates the law will face severe consequences. 'If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains because we will kill you,' he said. Trump's Reaction On Tuesday, the US President threatened to use heavy force against protesters if they demonstrated against the parade, according to ABC News. 'These are people who hate our country. We're going to celebrate big on Saturday. If any protesters want to come out, they will be met with very big force,' he told reporters at the Oval Office. On Wednesday, the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said that Trump 'supports peaceful protests.' During a White House event on Thursday, Trump said: 'I don't feel like a king. I have to go through hell to get things approved.' LA Riots About 200 Marines arrived in Los Angeles on Friday to guard a federal building in the city, after a week of protests against immigration crackdown that swept LA and spread to other US cities, reported the Associated Press (AP). The Marines started to replace National Guard members guarding the federal building west of downtown so they can join law enforcement officers to protect them during raids. Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to LA, with additional 2,000 Guard members notified of deployment, to protect federal property and personnel. This move followed days of clashes between federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other law enforcement authorities on one side and demonstrators protesting against the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. It also sparked a dispute between Trump and California Governor, Gavin Newsom, who decided to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling the troop deployment a 'serious breach of state sovereignty' and a power grab by Trump. Hands Off Movement In late April 2025, thousands of Americans took to the streets across the US to protest against Trump's policies on several issues, including deportations, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and government layoffs. The protests were part of the '50501' demonstrations (50 protests, 50 states, one movement). They followed the 'Hands Off!' protests in early April, when tens of thousands of protesters swept the streets of US cities to voice opposition to Trump and Elon Musk. Short link : Post Views: 2
CBS News
9 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Art installation at Denver "No Kings" rally to encourage peaceful discourse on contentious issues
One Denver woman is preparing an art installation she hopes will encourage peaceful discourse as a rally takes place Saturday. Friday evening, Jackie Burt was doing some impromptu coloring for her art project she will be showcasing Saturday at the People's Fair during the "No Kings" rally in Denver. Each panel on her project is a prompt about a hot button issue that people can respond to. CBS "It'll be an easy up, pop-up type. You know, like a fair tent. And then I have a system to hang everything. So, people will walk around with sticky notes, markers. They're welcome to write directly on the signs. Or they can throw a sticky note on," said Burt. She hopes this will take the passion down a notch so people can talk about issues in person instead of emotionally commenting about them, because she wants Saturday's event to be a peaceful and welcoming one for everyone. "I think it will be a powerful way to highlight people's voices and interact peacefully on a day of action," said Burt. CBS Jennifer Bradley, a local organizer with Colorado 5051, the organization putting on Saturday's "No Kings" rally, says the day isn't about anarchy, chaos, violence or protesting the military. "We will not tolerate violence. We will not tolerate any bad actors," said Bradley. "This is about the people coming together and standing up for each other against a dictatorship and sending a very specific message to the president that we will not be silenced." She says they have safety marshals and a security team ready if bad actors do show up. But for the rest of the people planning to come, she just wants them to use their voice to stand up for themselves. "Find your family. Find your fit. Join us. Join the movement. There's a million different perspectives. There's a million different voices. But we're all here to fight fascism," said Bradley. That's why Jackie was diligently coloring as the sun set on Friday. She hopes her art can help people find that voice if they need help. "Your voice is needed, and it's going to be a really wonderful day," said Burt. The rally will start at noon on Saturday and finish at 4 p.m.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
No Kings protest: Philly businesses prepare for thousands expected to attend
The Brief Businesses in Center City are cautiously optimistic and planning for large crowds from the "No Kings Rally" on Saturday. A couple retailers in Rittenhouse Square are taking heightened precautions and boarded up their windows. The organizer of the rally said the event will be energized, joyous and peaceful. CENTER CITY - Thousands are expected to attend the No Kings rally in Philadelphia. Some local shops are optimistic that the large influx of people could help boost their businesses, while other retailers in Rittenhouse Square boarded up their windows on Friday in advance of Saturday's planned protest. What we know Hundreds of rallies called the "No Kings Protest" are scheduled across the country this Saturday and the flagship event is happening in Philadelphia. Organizers said the event will voice opposition against Trump administration policies. The rallies coincide with the President's birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary celebration. Vicki Miller is the group leader of Indivisible Philadelphia, a grassroots and progressive organization. Miller is the lead organizer of the No Kings Rally in Philadelphia and said she expects up to 60,000 in attendance. Timeline The rally will meet around 12 p.m. at Love Park then march down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art where public speakers will address the crowds. "We have marshals who are going to keep people safe. It should be very peaceful, nonviolent, it should go very well," said Miller. "We've never had any problem here before in any of our rallies and we expect the same tomorrow." Miller said organizers have had big meetings with every city agency involved including the Office of Emergency Management, the fire department, SEPTA and police. What's next Melissa Zielinski is the general manager of Walnut Garden, an outdoor beer garden on Chestnut Street. She said there is concern over Saturday's event going sideways, but said they will play it minute-by-minute. "We are going to be open. We open at 12 tomorrow and will just play it by ear. The police have been fantastic with making sure we feel safe, but at any time if we feel as though our staff is not safe then we'll definitely close up shop," said Zielinski.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Hundreds expected to protest along Concord Parkway Saturday
On Saturday, we will see around 1,800 protests nationwide, 14 of which are scheduled for our area. Channel 9's Almiya White spoke with organizers in Concord who said they were taking a stand against the Trump administration. ALSO READ: Charlotte-area communities prepare for protesters on Saturday Sidewalks along Concord Parkway are expected to be filled with hundreds of demonstrators Saturday morning. 'Democracy is under threat,' said Phil Henry with invisible Concord. Henry is an organizer for the organization for the No Kings Rally and March. They are planning a protest on the same day President Donald Trump is set to hold a military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the Army's 250th birthday. The event also coincides with the president's 79th birthday. 'This is the one thing we can do to bring attention to the fact that President Trump is ignoring the Constitution and his legal authority,' said Henry. He went on to say protesters plan to take a stand in a peaceful manner. 'Our intention is to be completely nonviolent,' said Henry. The Concord Police Department says they respect everyone's right to peacefully protest and have made the same preparations as they would for any other peaceful protest. 'We'll have marshals here. There are going to be eight of us. We all identified yellow safety vests. We all have radios, and we have the process that we must follow to get hold of the police if anything happens,' the department explained. Demonstrators will march about 700 feet in Concord. And at the end of the protest, Henry said he hopes leaders will remember this country is for the people. 'We're trying to change a few hearts and minds,' Henry said. 'We want to keep our name and our cause in front of people.' The march is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. VIDEO: Charlotte-area communities prepare for protesters on Saturday
New York Post
17 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Randi Weingarten's ‘No Kings' push shows teachers union is prioritizing activism over education: source
Over 1,500 rallies will be held against Donald Trump across the USA tomorrow as part of what organizers have dubbed 'No Kings Day.' Critics say unions taking part are undermining their members by taking an overtly partisan stance. The American Federation of Teachers, American Postal Workers Union, and Communications Workers of America are all listed as partners of No Kings Day. AFT president Randi Weingarten is set to speak at the Philadelphia No Kings Rally. Advertisement 8 Randi Weingarten spoke at a No Kings Day virtual town hall and is expected to appear at a Saturday rally. @rweingarten/X School choice activist Corey DeAngelis told The Post Weingarten's involvement reveals 'that teachers unions are more invested in political activism than in prioritizing education.' 'Their actions expose them as little more than an arm of the Democratic Party, pushing a radical agenda that puts taxpayers on the hook for funding the K-12 education of illegal immigrants,' DeAngelis said. Advertisement Weingarten spearheaded a No Kings town hall on Tuesday, declaring the event is 'about strong public schools, supporting working families, and our fundamental freedoms.' 8 More than 1,500 No Kings Day protests are planned for Saturday. The Zoom call also featured Democrat Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Al Sharpton. 'The people are the most important decision makers in the country. Not a king, not a dictator,' Weingarten said during the call. She is set to speak at the Philadelphia event, and the AFT has an entire webpage of volunteer opportunities populated with No Kings Day events. Advertisement Weingarten has also promoted the event to her more than 100,000 followers on X. 'Where was this outrage from Randi Weingarten when her local affiliates fought to keep schools closed for years during the COVID era?' DeAngelis asked. 8 An interactive map shows hundreds of protests, spread across every single state. 8 Christy Walton took out an ad in the New York Times promoting the protests. Getty Images Advertisement 'Imagine if Randi Weingarten fought half as hard to improve public education. Maybe then more than a quarter of American kids would be proficient in math.' The protests are billed as a counter to the Army's 250th anniversary military parade in DC, as well as the president's 79th birthday, which falls on the same day. The rallies are expected to disrupt hundreds of cities in all fifty states, and have been backed by activist organizations like Black Lives Matter and the ACLU. The day's military parade will travel down the National Mall in Washington DC and will reportedly include uniforms, arms, and vehicles from every major American war, starting with the Revolutionary War, then moving on to display more recent Abrams tanks and P-51 Mustangs. 8 Organizers of No Kings Day say the event is a 'rejection' of 'authoritarianism.' AP No Kings Day organizers have dubbed the parade 'a made-for-TV display of dominance,' while their own events on Saturday are 'a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration' – somehow omitting the president was overwhelmingly democratically elected just seven months ago. Jamie Bauer, a representative of No Kings, told The Post that they have indication that their crowd could exceed 75,000 in New York City alone. Other 'flagship' rallies are planned in Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Charlotte, and Atlanta. No Kings is orchestrated by the 50501 Movement (short for 50 protests, 50 states, one movement), a grassroots anti-Trump group that reportedly formed on Reddit. Advertisement 8 Senator Chris Murphy said the call gave him 'chills' and lauded protesters. No Kings June 14/ YouTube 8 Florida Representative Maxwell Frost attended Thursday's planning call. No Kings June 14/ YouTube 8 Organizers say they won't hold a No Kings Day rally in DC on Saturday. Aashish Kiphayet/NurPhoto/Shutterstock They first held a No Kings rally on February 5th, then another on President's Day, and a third in March. Advertisement No Kings pledged not to hold a rally in DC, after President Trump warned that protesters at the military parade would face 'very heavy force.' '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,' the group declared on their website. But Trump, for one, doesn't agree with the characterization of him. 'I don't feel like a king, I have to go through hell to get stuff approved,' he said on Thursday. 'We're not a king at all, thank you very much.'
