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‘No Kings’ protests span 2,000 locations across the US

'No Kings' demonstrations around the country protest Trump's military parade
  • Nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations spanned 2,000 locations, protesting against President Trump and his administration.
  • Protests were largely peaceful, but clashes with police were reported in some areas, including downtown Los Angeles, where tear gas was used to disperse crowds.
  • In San Francisco and Virginia, drivers struck protesters, with police investigating the incidents as possible intentional acts.
  • Law enforcement officials in Texas evacuated the state capitol in Austin following a “credible threat” to lawmakers attending the protests.
  • Demonstrations took place in numerous cities, including West Palm Beach, Philadelphia, and New York, with speakers like Rep. Jamie Raskin and Martin Luther King Jr’s eldest son addressing crowds.
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