Millions of Americans are expected to take to the streets on Saturday for No Kings protests across all 50 states, as a growing movement against President Trump's authoritarian tendencies gains momentum. The second iteration of a coalition that saw massive turnout during its June debut, the event is set to see millions of people march in solidarity against what organizers say is a creeping erosion of democratic values and an attempt by Trump to establish a monarchical system.
The protests come at a time when cities across the US are being increasingly militarized, with Trump using federal troops and immigration agents to quell dissent. The move has sparked widespread outrage among residents, who have taken to the streets in defiance, suing to prevent national guard deployments and demanding their right to peaceful protest.
Despite efforts by Trump's allies to portray the No Kings protests as anti-American or left-wing, organizers claim that they are committed to nonviolent resistance and safety, with tens of thousands of participants having received training on de-escalation tactics. Meanwhile, several high-profile politicians, including Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy, and independent Senator Bernie Sanders, have confirmed their attendance.
The movement's central slogan – "there should be no kings in the US" – is a clear rebuke to Trump's efforts to consolidate power and disregard democratic institutions. Critics argue that his actions are eroding civil liberties and undermining the rule of law, and the protests are an attempt by citizens to push back against this trend.
Organizers have identified over 200 partner organizations for the event, which will see over 2,700 locations across the country host marches. Key cities, including Washington DC, San Francisco, New York City, and Houston, are expected to play major roles in the protests.
The movement has drawn inspiration from past civil rights movements, with organizers citing Martin Luther King Jr's call for "people power" as a guiding principle. As Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen and one of the protest organizers, notes, "What's most important is that the president wants us to be scared, but we will not be bullied into fear and silence... it's incredibly important for people to remain peaceful, to stand proud and to say what they care about, and not to be cowed by that fear."
The No Kings protests come at a time of heightened tension in US politics, with the government shutdown still ongoing and many Americans feeling increasingly disenfranchised. As one participant noted, "We will not be silenced, we will not be intimidated... we will stand proud and say what we care about."
The protests come at a time when cities across the US are being increasingly militarized, with Trump using federal troops and immigration agents to quell dissent. The move has sparked widespread outrage among residents, who have taken to the streets in defiance, suing to prevent national guard deployments and demanding their right to peaceful protest.
Despite efforts by Trump's allies to portray the No Kings protests as anti-American or left-wing, organizers claim that they are committed to nonviolent resistance and safety, with tens of thousands of participants having received training on de-escalation tactics. Meanwhile, several high-profile politicians, including Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy, and independent Senator Bernie Sanders, have confirmed their attendance.
The movement's central slogan – "there should be no kings in the US" – is a clear rebuke to Trump's efforts to consolidate power and disregard democratic institutions. Critics argue that his actions are eroding civil liberties and undermining the rule of law, and the protests are an attempt by citizens to push back against this trend.
Organizers have identified over 200 partner organizations for the event, which will see over 2,700 locations across the country host marches. Key cities, including Washington DC, San Francisco, New York City, and Houston, are expected to play major roles in the protests.
The movement has drawn inspiration from past civil rights movements, with organizers citing Martin Luther King Jr's call for "people power" as a guiding principle. As Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen and one of the protest organizers, notes, "What's most important is that the president wants us to be scared, but we will not be bullied into fear and silence... it's incredibly important for people to remain peaceful, to stand proud and to say what they care about, and not to be cowed by that fear."
The No Kings protests come at a time of heightened tension in US politics, with the government shutdown still ongoing and many Americans feeling increasingly disenfranchised. As one participant noted, "We will not be silenced, we will not be intimidated... we will stand proud and say what we care about."
this is getting outta hand already .. can't even walk down the street without being militarized 
people gotta calm down & remember what democracy's all about 
I think it's so cool that millions of people are taking to the streets on Saturday for the No Kings protests 
. Like, finally! Someone's speaking up against Trump's authoritarian tendencies and trying to bring some much-needed balance back to our country 
. The fact that tens of thousands of participants have received training on de-escalation tactics shows that these protesters are all about peaceful resistance 
. The fact that the protests are drawing inspiration from past civil rights movements is a huge positive 
. Let's hope this movement keeps gaining momentum and brings about some real change 
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I'm getting chills thinking about all these ppl taking a stand for democracy! The fact that millions of Americans are willing to come together and fight for their rights is truly inspiring 
. Trump's attempts to suppress dissent only seem to be making more people angry and determined 
. The fact that key cities are coming together to protest is a testament to the strength of community and solidarity 
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. I'm loving how organizers are emphasizing nonviolent resistance and safety training – it shows that they're committed to peaceful protests and not just some radical fringe group 
. Let's keep hope alive, America! #NoKingsProtests #PeacefulResistance #DemocracyInAction
I don't know about all this No Kings stuff, but as a parent, it's terrifying to think that our kids are growing up in a world where they're being told there should be no kings. What does that even mean? Where is their voice going to go? It just feels like the whole system is against them and we're supposed to sit back and watch. I'm all for free speech, but shouldn't we also want our kids to have access to quality education and healthcare? And what about when they get older and want to make a difference in the world - shouldn't we be supporting them instead of trying to tear each other down? I just feel like we're losing sight of what's really important here... 
. The fact that millions are expected to take part in the No Kings protests across all 50 states is just incredible 
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It's like, he's trying to silence dissent and quash people's right to peaceful protest, which is literally a fundamental human right.
. I'm all for people standing up and saying what they care about, even if it means being scared or intimidated – that's just how it goes sometimes 
. It's amazing to see the No Kings movement drawing inspiration from past civil rights movements, like Martin Luther King Jr's call for "people power".