‘No Kings’ Protests Across U.S. Cities: What We Know
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Over 3,000 “No Kings” demonstrations are planned nationwide on Saturday to protest President Trump’s policies and express opposition to his perceived authoritarian style.
- The protests, organized by progressive groups like Indivisible, 50501, and MoveOn, emphasize that power belongs to the people, rejecting Trump’s leadership as tyrannical.
- White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson dismissed the protests as “Trump derangement therapy sessions” mainly of interest to the media.
- These protests mark the third nationwide “No Kings” event in the past year, aiming to be peaceful and inclusive, with organizers providing training on safety and de-escalation.
- The demonstrations occur amid Trump’s approval ratings near 40 percent and Democratic hopes to gain ground in upcoming midterm elections.
