Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests spread across nation
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Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held throughout the country on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
But this Saturday’s Flag Day observance will be different — both in Utah and across the country — thanks to an unusual confluence of military history, a Donald Trump-champio
The No Kings events come after days of protests following raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles, and Trump’s subsequent deployment of thousands of National Guard and U.S. Marines troops to “temporarily protect” ICE and other federal personnel, along with federal property.
A small group of about 20 demonstrators were located on the same side as the "No Kings" protesters, but in front of the library parking lot. One demonstrator said they were there to celebrate Flag Day and to support their country. Many pro-Trump signs were stuck in the ground in front of the sidewalk where the stood.
The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces.
Here's what to know about Flag Day. It will be celebrated this Saturday, June 14, the same day as President Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. Flag Day is always on June 14.
Thousands gathered Saturday in cities around Central Florida and the state as part of what’s being called a “nationwide day of defiance” against the man in the Oval Office they say acts like
Mike Gang drove to downtown Crossville from southern Fentress County to celebrate Saturday’s 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Flag Day. “And the freedoms we have in this great nation,” he added as he hoisted his Stars and Stripes high while standing in a prominent place between Veterans Memorial Park and the Milo Lemert Building shortly after noon.
At least 5 million people joined protests in the largest day of action against Trump since his return to office.
South Jersey residents, such as Jessica Herrera of Cherry Hill, took to the streets of Philadelphia to sound off against the Trump administration.