'No Kings' aims for record turnout in Saturday's anti-Trump protests
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Key Points:
- The No Kings protest organizers are planning what they claim will be the largest protest in US history on March 28, opposing President Trump's immigration policies and the war in Iran, with over 3,000 events nationwide and additional protests abroad.
- The group, a progressive coalition, argues Trump's presidency resembles authoritarian monarchy rather than democratic leadership, marking this as their third nationwide protest series.
- White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson dismissed the protests as "Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions," criticizing their financial backers and suggesting only the media cares about them.
- Bill McKibben, founder of the affiliated Third Act group, emphasized the importance of intergenerational solidarity, noting many older Americans see Trump's administration as the closest to authoritarian rule in recent history.
- Activists like Visibility Brigade leader Dana Glazer stress that these protests combat social isolation and inspire ongoing civic engagement beyond voting, which they believe has been insufficient in addressing the current political crisis.
