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Millions are expected to gather in "No Kings" demonstrations in over 1,500 cities on Saturday, the same day the Army will celebrate its 250th anniversary on Trump's birthday.
Thousands of anti-Trump protests are erupting across the United States this weekend under the banner of “No Kings” day.
The No Kings events come after days of protests following raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles, and Trump’s subsequent deployment of thousands of National Guard and U.S. Marines troops to “temporarily protect” ICE and other federal personnel, along with federal property.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.
No Kings protests are happening in Tennessee in response to President Donald Trump's military and birthday parade and speech.
Following a week of protests across the country, nearly a dozen rallies are planned for the area this weekend, including one in downtown Raleigh.
Falling on Flag Day and Trump's birthday, the national day of protest is intended to help counter Trump's planned Washington, D.C. military parade.
"We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events..."
At least 1,500 "No Kings" protests nationwide are planned Saturday on the same day President Donald Trump scheduled a large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C. on Flag Day and his 79th birthday.