Description

he "No Kings" protests were a series of demonstrations held across the United States on June 14, 2025, in response to President Donald Trump's military parade marking the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The protests were organized by a coalition of over 200 groups, including Indivisible, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the American Federation of Teachers, and aimed to oppose what activists saw as authoritarian tendencies in the Trump administration. Key details about the protests:

• Over 5 million people participated in more than 2,000 events nationwide, making it the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.
• The flagship event was held in Philadelphia, while organizers intentionally avoided protests in Washington, D.C., to prevent retaliation and to clarify that the demonstrations were against authoritarianism, not the military.
• The protests were largely peaceful, although there were some incidents, including arrests in Georgia and Los Angeles, as well as a credible threat that led to the temporary closure of the Texas Capitol.
• Celebrities such as Mark Ruffalo, Susan Sarandon, and Jimmy Kimmel participated, emphasizing concerns about democracy and civil rights.
• The protests followed days of demonstrations against ICE raids, particularly in Los Angeles, where Trump had deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines.