Trump, protest and No Kings
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Axios on MSNNo Kings Des Moines protest expected to draw thousandsProtesters are gathering at the Iowa State Capitol on Saturday for what is expected to be the largest single-day anti-Trump demonstration since the beginning of his second administration. The big picture: The widespread No Kings movement will run counter to President Trump's multimillion-dollar military parade in Washington.
Protests are planned in hundreds of communities across the country on Saturday, June 14.Called "No Kings Day," the rallies are being held to oppose what organizers see as Trump's power grab and focus on participants' patriotism and support for the U.S. Constitution. American flags are expected to be front and center.
Flag Day 2025 is expected to be observed with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C. — and hundreds of "No Kings" protests nationwide. Saturday also marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Utah's Army-connected organizations will host an "Army birthday party" at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City.
Walmart heiress ad placed in New York Times urges people to participate in nationwide "No Kings" anti-Trump protest.
Here is a breakdown of the No Kings movement and what to know ahead of the protests: According to the website, the No Kings movement is "taking action to reject authoritarianism" with upcoming protests.
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