Protests «No Kings»: thousands of Americans took to the streets against Trump
15 june 2025 в 18:13
On June 14, Donald Trump celebrated his birthday and held a military parade in honor of the 250th anniversary of the army. Meanwhile, thousands of «No Kings» protests took place in opposition to the president. From Los Angeles to New York, organizers held peaceful demonstrations in several cities during harsh ICE raids. But for those who are not aware of the movement’s goals, we will explain the meaning of the «No Kings» protests below.
According to various sources, more than 2000 «No Kings» protests took place in all 50 states.
According to the organizers of the protests, the «No Kings» movement «is a direct response to Donald Trump’s self-aggrandizing parade and birthday celebration costing 100 million dollars, an event funded by taxpayers, while millions of people are saying there is no money for social security, food stamps, Medicaid, or public schools».
Organizers added that all «No Kings» mobilizations «adhere to a common commitment to nonviolent protests and community safety. Organizers have undergone de-escalation training and closely collaborate with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions across the country».
The term «No Kings» also refers to alleged monarchical or authoritarian actions by a leader. Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo attended a protest in New York on Saturday and told MSNBC why he and many other celebrities came.
«Because we see that our democracy is in real trouble», - Mark said. «We see a president who has made himself a king and dictator, and we do not see enough powerful opposition to stand up against the violations of our rights and the violations of the Constitution that are happening every day through executive orders, refusal to comply with court decisions, the abduction of immigrants, people here legally, people whose children are taken away. We are outraged and scared, and we know that the only way to fight this now is to unite».
It is unclear whether there will be another nationwide «No Kings» mobilization, but several individual protests against Trump are expected to continue. The president has been criticized for signing numerous executive orders immediately after taking office in January.
Two days before the «No Kings» protests, Trump told a group of journalists what he thought about the demonstrations.
«I don’t feel like a king», - the president said on June 12. «I have to go through hell to get something approved. Not a king»
According to various sources, more than 2000 «No Kings» protests took place in all 50 states.
According to the organizers of the protests, the «No Kings» movement «is a direct response to Donald Trump’s self-aggrandizing parade and birthday celebration costing 100 million dollars, an event funded by taxpayers, while millions of people are saying there is no money for social security, food stamps, Medicaid, or public schools».
Organizers added that all «No Kings» mobilizations «adhere to a common commitment to nonviolent protests and community safety. Organizers have undergone de-escalation training and closely collaborate with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions across the country».
The term «No Kings» also refers to alleged monarchical or authoritarian actions by a leader. Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo attended a protest in New York on Saturday and told MSNBC why he and many other celebrities came.
«Because we see that our democracy is in real trouble», - Mark said. «We see a president who has made himself a king and dictator, and we do not see enough powerful opposition to stand up against the violations of our rights and the violations of the Constitution that are happening every day through executive orders, refusal to comply with court decisions, the abduction of immigrants, people here legally, people whose children are taken away. We are outraged and scared, and we know that the only way to fight this now is to unite».
It is unclear whether there will be another nationwide «No Kings» mobilization, but several individual protests against Trump are expected to continue. The president has been criticized for signing numerous executive orders immediately after taking office in January.
Two days before the «No Kings» protests, Trump told a group of journalists what he thought about the demonstrations.
«I don’t feel like a king», - the president said on June 12. «I have to go through hell to get something approved. Not a king»
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