Stephen Colbert Marvels at ‘No Kings’ Rallies Worldwide
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Large-scale protests known as the "No Kings" marches took place across major U.S. cities including New York, Chicago, San Diego, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Boston, marking the largest single-day protest in the U.S. since Earth Day 1970.
- The protests also extended internationally, with notable demonstrations occurring in European cities such as London, highlighting widespread opposition to former President Trump.
- Airports faced significant disruptions due to staffing issues, prompting Trump to deploy ICE agents, a move criticized for being ineffective since ICE does not handle airport operations.
- Following an emergency order by Trump to resume TSA agent payments, airport operations began returning to normal, with TSA agents humorously celebrating by drinking small amounts of champagne.
- Commentary highlighted the irony of low-paid airport workers having to purchase expensive bottled water amid ongoing operational challenges.
