Third round of 'No Kings' protests is expected to be the largest so far, organizers say
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Key Points:
- Millions are expected to participate in the third nationwide "No Kings" protests on Saturday, with over 3,200 events planned across all 50 states and multiple continents, aiming to be the largest non-violent day of action in U.S. history.
- The protests target President Donald Trump’s policies, including the war with Iran, rising gas and grocery prices, and aggressive immigration enforcement, following recent deaths linked to federal immigration actions in Minnesota.
- Organizers from left-leaning groups emphasize the non-partisan and patriotic nature of the movement, noting that over half of registered protest events are in Republican-leaning or battleground states.
- Protest leaders stress their commitment to non-violence despite potential resistance from federal agents, encouraging participants to know their rights and remain peaceful.
- The White House dismissed the demonstrations as "Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions," suggesting limited official concern about the protests.
