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Thousands of people have taken to the streets across the United States and around the world in a show of dissent against President Trump's policies, dubbed as "No Kings" rallies. The demonstrations, which were met with condemnation from Republicans who called them "Hate America" rallies, featured chants of "Nothing is more patriotic than protesting," and marchers carrying signs emblazoned with phrases such as "Resist Fascism" and "We The People."
In New York City's Times Square, Boston parks, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and numerous other cities, the crowds gathered to vent their frustration over President Trump's actions. Organizers touted the event as a nationwide rally, with more than 2,700 planned across the country, making it one of the largest protests against a U.S. president in recent history.
While some may view these demonstrations as "Hate America" rallies, organizers and participants saw them as acts of patriotism and resistance to authoritarianism. Many protesters were fueled by outrage over Trump's policies on undocumented migrants, deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and Memphis, and attacks on the media.
As crowds marched through cities and parks, inflatable costumes became a popular symbol of resistance – particularly in Portland, Oregon, where frogs have emerged as a distinctive emblem of anti-Trump sentiment. In Chicago's Grant Park, Democratic Congresswoman Delia Ramirez led a chant of "When I say people, you say power!" which drew cheers from the crowd.
The rallies were not limited to U.S. cities alone; hundreds gathered outside U.S. embassies in Berlin, Rome, Paris, and Sweden, holding signs denouncing fascism and dictatorships. In Birmingham, Alabama, a large gathering of protesters cited the city's history of protests during the Civil Rights Movement two generations ago.
As the president remained largely silent on his response to the events, some politicians took to social media to defend their positions. Top Democrats, including Senator Chuck Schumer, urged Americans not to be intimidated into silence and instead encouraged them to speak out against Trump's policies.
The nationwide rallies have sparked a wider conversation about resistance and dissent in America, with many participants drawing inspiration from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and past anti-war protests.
In New York City's Times Square, Boston parks, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and numerous other cities, the crowds gathered to vent their frustration over President Trump's actions. Organizers touted the event as a nationwide rally, with more than 2,700 planned across the country, making it one of the largest protests against a U.S. president in recent history.
While some may view these demonstrations as "Hate America" rallies, organizers and participants saw them as acts of patriotism and resistance to authoritarianism. Many protesters were fueled by outrage over Trump's policies on undocumented migrants, deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and Memphis, and attacks on the media.
As crowds marched through cities and parks, inflatable costumes became a popular symbol of resistance – particularly in Portland, Oregon, where frogs have emerged as a distinctive emblem of anti-Trump sentiment. In Chicago's Grant Park, Democratic Congresswoman Delia Ramirez led a chant of "When I say people, you say power!" which drew cheers from the crowd.
The rallies were not limited to U.S. cities alone; hundreds gathered outside U.S. embassies in Berlin, Rome, Paris, and Sweden, holding signs denouncing fascism and dictatorships. In Birmingham, Alabama, a large gathering of protesters cited the city's history of protests during the Civil Rights Movement two generations ago.
As the president remained largely silent on his response to the events, some politicians took to social media to defend their positions. Top Democrats, including Senator Chuck Schumer, urged Americans not to be intimidated into silence and instead encouraged them to speak out against Trump's policies.
The nationwide rallies have sparked a wider conversation about resistance and dissent in America, with many participants drawing inspiration from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and past anti-war protests.
The whole "No Kings" thing is actually kinda genius - it's not about hating America, but about holding our leaders accountable. And let's be real, Trump has been making some pretty questionable decisions lately.
It's amazing to see all these different cities coming together, from NYC to LA to Europe - it just goes to show how connected we are as humans.
They're like the ultimate symbol of resistance! I need one for my own wardrobe ASAP. The fact that people in Portland are rocking frogs is just too funny, but also kinda awesome. It's all about having fun and being loud while still making a point.
, I mean, we've seen some big crowds before but this is on a whole other level... it's like America is finally waking up from its collective sleep 
. I think it's cool that people are using inflatable costumes and frog emojis as a symbol of resistance - it's all about finding the humor in an otherwise frustrating situation 
. The fact that it's sparked conversations about resistance and dissent in America is definitely a positive sign, maybe we're finally having some real discussions about the state of politics in this country 
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. The fact that these protests aren't just limited to US cities but also happening outside embassies in Europe is a huge deal - it shows global awareness and unity 
, they're so empowering! And can we talk about how Senator Chuck Schumer's tweets are giving me LIFE? 
"The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened." - John F. Kennedy 
, like seriously though, ppl r getting fed up w/ Trump's bs & it's about time! These rallies are all about speaking out against authoritarianism & fascism, not hate towards America or any group of people. The whole "Nothing is more patriotic than protesting" vibe is EVERYTHING 
and I love how the frog symbol in Portland is a thing now 
. The fact that ppl r drawing inspiration from the Civil Rights Movement & past anti-war protests shows us that resistance is real & it's gonna be a wild ride 
The whole "No Kings" thing is pretty wild. I mean, if you're gonna protest something, don't pretend like you're not mad about it 
. If Trump's policies are that toxic, why not just say it straight up? 
Instead, we get all this coded language and symbolism trying to hide behind the First Amendment 
. Those inflatable costumes? Genius 
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its like we gotta stand up against trump's policies and make our voices heard 
they're so funny and cute at the same time 
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The inflatable frog costumes in Portland are actually kinda genius 
. I'm all for using creative ways to express dissent. And kudos to the politicians who are taking a stand against Trump's rhetoric