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Millions of Americans Take to the Streets in Solidarity Against Trump's Crackdown on Dissent
As President Donald Trump sends troops into US cities, millions of people are expected to march against him this Saturday as part of a second "No Kings" protest. The movement, which aims to resist Trump's authoritarian excesses and promote democracy, has drawn widespread support from across the country.
The No Kings coalition, which includes over 200 organizations, is organizing protests in more than 2,500 cities and towns nationwide. Despite Trump's efforts to intimidate opposition, organizers say they will not be bullied into silence. "Their goal is to dissuade you from participating," said Ezra Levin, a co-founder of Indivisible, the progressive movement organization behind the No Kings movement. "But we're going to need to see a lot of courage out there on Saturday."
The protests are part of a growing resistance movement against Trump's policies, which have been widely criticized as authoritarian and divisive. In June, millions of people took to the streets for a similar protest, and organizers expect this event to draw even more people.
Trump has accused the decentralized antifascist movement, known as antifa, of being behind the plans for the protests. However, Levin said that the Trump administration is "nervous about demonstrations that threaten its power." The No Kings coalition affirms a commitment to non-violent action on all of its marketing materials.
As protesters prepare to take to the streets, some cities are bracing for the impact of federal troops and immigration agents. In Chicago, for example, people have sought to run immigration agents out of their neighborhoods, using whistles to warn each other when agents are nearby.
Despite Trump's efforts to undermine opposition, many Americans are finding ways to resist his policies. Economic boycotts, pressure campaigns, and other non-cooperation tactics are being used to challenge the president's authority.
"It's really asking everyone to activate just a little bit more and to stay engaged," said Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen. "We know boycotts can work. We need to keep showing these companies that there's a cost for embracing Trump's un-American actions."
The No Kings movement is part of a larger trend of resistance against Trump's policies, which have been widely criticized as divisive and authoritarian. As the protests continue, it remains to be seen how effective they will be in challenging the president's authority.
However, organizers say that even small actions can make a big difference. "The violence is coming from the administration through their militarized crackdowns and through masked agents roaming our streets terrorizing communities, not coming from protesters," Gilbert said.
In Portland, Oregon, where Trump sought to send in national guard troops but was blocked by the courts, protesters have leaned into the absurd, showing up naked on bikes or in inflatable costumes. The Washington Post declared "inflatable frog suits" the "protest fashion statement of the year."
As the protests continue, it remains to be seen how effective they will be in challenging Trump's authority. But one thing is clear: millions of Americans are standing together against his policies, and that's a powerful message.
As President Donald Trump sends troops into US cities, millions of people are expected to march against him this Saturday as part of a second "No Kings" protest. The movement, which aims to resist Trump's authoritarian excesses and promote democracy, has drawn widespread support from across the country.
The No Kings coalition, which includes over 200 organizations, is organizing protests in more than 2,500 cities and towns nationwide. Despite Trump's efforts to intimidate opposition, organizers say they will not be bullied into silence. "Their goal is to dissuade you from participating," said Ezra Levin, a co-founder of Indivisible, the progressive movement organization behind the No Kings movement. "But we're going to need to see a lot of courage out there on Saturday."
The protests are part of a growing resistance movement against Trump's policies, which have been widely criticized as authoritarian and divisive. In June, millions of people took to the streets for a similar protest, and organizers expect this event to draw even more people.
Trump has accused the decentralized antifascist movement, known as antifa, of being behind the plans for the protests. However, Levin said that the Trump administration is "nervous about demonstrations that threaten its power." The No Kings coalition affirms a commitment to non-violent action on all of its marketing materials.
As protesters prepare to take to the streets, some cities are bracing for the impact of federal troops and immigration agents. In Chicago, for example, people have sought to run immigration agents out of their neighborhoods, using whistles to warn each other when agents are nearby.
Despite Trump's efforts to undermine opposition, many Americans are finding ways to resist his policies. Economic boycotts, pressure campaigns, and other non-cooperation tactics are being used to challenge the president's authority.
"It's really asking everyone to activate just a little bit more and to stay engaged," said Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen. "We know boycotts can work. We need to keep showing these companies that there's a cost for embracing Trump's un-American actions."
The No Kings movement is part of a larger trend of resistance against Trump's policies, which have been widely criticized as divisive and authoritarian. As the protests continue, it remains to be seen how effective they will be in challenging the president's authority.
However, organizers say that even small actions can make a big difference. "The violence is coming from the administration through their militarized crackdowns and through masked agents roaming our streets terrorizing communities, not coming from protesters," Gilbert said.
In Portland, Oregon, where Trump sought to send in national guard troops but was blocked by the courts, protesters have leaned into the absurd, showing up naked on bikes or in inflatable costumes. The Washington Post declared "inflatable frog suits" the "protest fashion statement of the year."
As the protests continue, it remains to be seen how effective they will be in challenging Trump's authority. But one thing is clear: millions of Americans are standing together against his policies, and that's a powerful message.
so many ppl r standin up 2 trump's bs its kinda inspiring 
u gotta feel for those whos been affected by his policies & actions tho thats whys protests r so important 
we need more ppl to get involved & make their voices heard 
also, i got a lil concern bout the use of national guard troops...what happens wen it escalates? need 2 be careful here 
the no kings movement is actually kinda inspiring, all these different orgs coming together to resist authoritarianism is pretty cool 
and i love how ppl are using creative ways to protest, like inflatable frog suits lol 
it's great to see americans standing up against trump's policies and showing that they won't be bullied into silence 
Seeing so many ppl stand up for what they believe in is actually kinda inspiring. I know it can be intimidating with the troops and all, but honestly, I think it's awesome that people are finding ways to resist Trump's policies without resorting to violence. It just goes to show that there's still a lot of room for change and that ppl care deeply about what's going on. The inflatable frog suits tho 
... I mean, who knew they'd become a thing?! But seriously, it's all about finding creative ways to express yourself and make a statement. And if millions of people are doing it, I'm pretty sure we're gonna make some noise! 
like isnt he just trying to do what he thinks is best for america? but i guess when u hear stuff about him sending in troops its like totally scary 
and yeah I can see how people would wanna protest that. but isnt it weird that theyre all calling each other "kings"? like, who lets ppl call them kings anyway? 
people are really not afraid to speak out against trump's policies now! the way some cities are preparing for federal troops by warning people with whistles is hilarious lol 
ppl are really getting fed up with trump's antics and they're not afraid to speak out. the whole no kings movement is kinda cool in a way, all those orgs coming together to fight for democracy it's like a breath of fresh air 
. i love how some cities are like "we got this" and ppl are running immigration agents outta town with just whistles 
. and let's be real the inflatable frog suits are the best lol
. seriously tho, if millions of people can get together and show up to protest it shows that trump's not as in control as he thinks he is 
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at least these protests are non-violent, but still so bold and inspiring. gotta love those inflatable frog suits though 
it's cool how they're gettin creative wit their protests 2! like the inflatable frog suits 
i don't think trump's tactics are going to intimidate them into silence, these ppl are more united than ever 
Protest vibes, but also some legit concerns tho... Trump sending troops into cities? That's just asking for things to get outta hand 
Still, millions taking to the streets 2 show solidarity against his crackdowns 
What's next? Federal troops everywhere? 