'No Kings' protests are being held across all 50 US states on Saturday, October 18, against the Trump administration to give out a message that the country is sliding into authoritarianism and there should be no kings in the US. Organizers are expecting that millions of US citizens will take part in the No Kings protests, the second iteration of a coalition that marched in June in one of the largest days of protest in US history. Events are scheduled for more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities.
-The term 'No Kings' is what the name says – rejecting the idea of a King, i.e., a supreme figure in an authoritarian regime. “No Kings” is a mass protest movement that argues that in America, there should be no kings, which essentially means there should be no unchecked executive power or deference to a ruler outside constitutional limits.
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-The daylong "No Kings" protests are being held on October 18 after massive rallies and demonstrations against the Trump administration were held in June. They are being run by a coalition of organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union, Indivisible, 50501 and others.
-Organizers say there are more than 2,600 events planned nationwide -- including major cities such as New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago and Los Angeles -- and say millions are expected to attend.
-Organizers have identified several anchor cities: Washington DC, San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, New York City, Houston, Honolulu, Boston, Kansas City in Missouri, Bozeman in Montana, Chicago and New Orleans. Protestors have been urged to wear yellow "to show collective strength in the face of oppression," according to organizers.
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-The organisers have accused the Trump administration of "sending militarized agents into our communities, silencing voters, and handing billionaires giveaways while families struggle." The demonstrations come amid growing backlash to President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard and deploy troops to several major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland and, most recently, Chicago.
-Since his second term began in January, the president has frequently been accused of breaking laws and seizing more power than is fair, or than his office entitles him to. "The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don't have kings and we won't back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty," the No Kings website reads.
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-The first “No Kings Day” was held on June 14 this year. That event was timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the US Army’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s birthday.
-Republicans are condemning the demonstrations, with some calling them unpatriotic. House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News the protests are being driven by "the pro-Hamas wing and the Antifa people," and accused Democrats of delaying government shutdown negotiations to appease their base.
-Some politicians, including Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy, and independent Senator Bernie Sanders, are expected to attend the protests. Celebrities, including Jane Fonda, Kerry Washington, John Legend, Alan Cumming and John Leguizamo, are slated to attend, according to a fundraising email on Thursday from the political action committee Progressive Change Campaign Committee.
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-Activists and advocacy groups are staging a second round of "No Kings" protests across the country on Saturday. The protests are in response to what they call abuse of power by Trump, including his immigration crackdown and his sending troops into American cities.-The term 'No Kings' is what the name says – rejecting the idea of a King, i.e., a supreme figure in an authoritarian regime. “No Kings” is a mass protest movement that argues that in America, there should be no kings, which essentially means there should be no unchecked executive power or deference to a ruler outside constitutional limits.
ALSO READ: 'No Kings' protest near me: How to check if a 'No Kings' protest will be held in your city? Check full list of location
-The daylong "No Kings" protests are being held on October 18 after massive rallies and demonstrations against the Trump administration were held in June. They are being run by a coalition of organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union, Indivisible, 50501 and others.
-Organizers say there are more than 2,600 events planned nationwide -- including major cities such as New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago and Los Angeles -- and say millions are expected to attend.
-Organizers have identified several anchor cities: Washington DC, San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, New York City, Houston, Honolulu, Boston, Kansas City in Missouri, Bozeman in Montana, Chicago and New Orleans. Protestors have been urged to wear yellow "to show collective strength in the face of oppression," according to organizers.
ALSO READ: 'No Kings' protest to hit US cities on October 18: Nationwide anti-Trump rallies planned across 2500 locations. What you need to know
-The organisers have accused the Trump administration of "sending militarized agents into our communities, silencing voters, and handing billionaires giveaways while families struggle." The demonstrations come amid growing backlash to President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard and deploy troops to several major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland and, most recently, Chicago.
-Since his second term began in January, the president has frequently been accused of breaking laws and seizing more power than is fair, or than his office entitles him to. "The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don't have kings and we won't back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty," the No Kings website reads.
ALSO READ: 'No Kings' protests on Saturday: Anti-Trump rallies planned in 50 US cities tomorrow. Check full list, what organizers said and more
-The first “No Kings Day” was held on June 14 this year. That event was timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the US Army’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s birthday.
-Republicans are condemning the demonstrations, with some calling them unpatriotic. House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News the protests are being driven by "the pro-Hamas wing and the Antifa people," and accused Democrats of delaying government shutdown negotiations to appease their base.
-Some politicians, including Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy, and independent Senator Bernie Sanders, are expected to attend the protests. Celebrities, including Jane Fonda, Kerry Washington, John Legend, Alan Cumming and John Leguizamo, are slated to attend, according to a fundraising email on Thursday from the political action committee Progressive Change Campaign Committee.
