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Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in New York City, marking the start of a nationwide day of action against President Donald Trump. The No Kings protests, which are expected to sweep across the US, are the largest anti-Trump rallies since June when millions of people demonstrated peacefully.
Demonstrators gathered in Times Square, one of the city's most iconic landmarks, in a show of solidarity against what they see as Trump's authoritarianism. The event is part of a nationwide movement that aims to challenge Trump's rule and defend American democracy.
Trump has dismissed the protests, calling them "the hate America rally," but his critics say the president's behavior is exactly why people are taking to the streets. In an interview with Fox News, set to air on Sunday, Trump seemed to acknowledge the gathering, saying he was not a king.
Republican governors in several US states have placed National Guard troops on standby, but it remains unclear how visible the military presence will be at the protests. Some Democrats have denounced this move, arguing that it amounts to suppressing peaceful protests and undermining democracy.
Throughout Europe, protesters have also taken to the streets in cities such as Berlin, Madrid, and Rome to show solidarity with their American counterparts. Actor Robert De Niro has urged Americans to join in "non-violently raising our voices" against Trump's rule.
The No Kings protests are expected to continue across the country throughout the day, with many prominent celebrities including Jane Fonda, Kerry Washington, John Legend, Alan Cumming, and John Leguizamo attending rallies.
Demonstrators gathered in Times Square, one of the city's most iconic landmarks, in a show of solidarity against what they see as Trump's authoritarianism. The event is part of a nationwide movement that aims to challenge Trump's rule and defend American democracy.
Trump has dismissed the protests, calling them "the hate America rally," but his critics say the president's behavior is exactly why people are taking to the streets. In an interview with Fox News, set to air on Sunday, Trump seemed to acknowledge the gathering, saying he was not a king.
Republican governors in several US states have placed National Guard troops on standby, but it remains unclear how visible the military presence will be at the protests. Some Democrats have denounced this move, arguing that it amounts to suppressing peaceful protests and undermining democracy.
Throughout Europe, protesters have also taken to the streets in cities such as Berlin, Madrid, and Rome to show solidarity with their American counterparts. Actor Robert De Niro has urged Americans to join in "non-violently raising our voices" against Trump's rule.
The No Kings protests are expected to continue across the country throughout the day, with many prominent celebrities including Jane Fonda, Kerry Washington, John Legend, Alan Cumming, and John Leguizamo attending rallies.