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Thousands of people are expected to rally in hundreds of cities across the United States on Saturday in protest Trump administration And conduct a military parade of the president in Washington, DC to commemorate the Army’s 250th birthday. Today is also Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777.
Anti-Excellents are structuring their demonstrations under the slogan of “King No King” described as “resistance to Japan” against Trump and his allies, while others call for the president to be “rejected.”
Thousands are expected to be called in hundreds of cities across the United States on Saturday to protest the Trump administration and counter the military parade of the President of Washington, D.C. to commemorate the military’s 250th birthday. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images.)
They say they are defending democracy and oppose what they believe is Trump’s dictatorship.
One of their key issues is Trump’s massive deportation plan, which they oppose. last week, protest The immigrant crackdown against Trump turned violent in Los Angeles, and Trump called on the National Guard to calm the chaos.
Trump will watch the parade in the U.S. capital, which will include about 6,600 soldiers and 150 military vehicles, as well as historical reenactments and performances of military bands. Trump hopes that the march will show American military strength and patriotism.
Who is organizing the “No King” protest?
Several overlapping groups are organizing rally, including the Indivisible, a progressive group formed in 2016, which was the first election victory for Trump, the American Civil Liberties Union and 50501, a group formed earlier this year in response to President Trump’s second administration. The name 50501 represents 50 states, 50 protests, and a movement.
505051 organized several protests this year, including the April 5 “protest” protests, encapsulating widespread dissatisfaction against the Trump administration, including issues of health care and civil liberties.
The protesters had various signs, including at the “pro-democracy” rally held on April 19, 2025 at Hancock Adams. (Erin Clark/Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Why is the protest called “King Without”?
Demonstrators are trying to portray President Trump as a king who ruled with unrestricted power and bypassed law and court rulings.
“They violated our courts, Deported Americans“The missing people disappeared from the streets, attacking our civil rights and cutting our services,” the 50501 website reads. Corruption also disappeared. Far away. There is no throne. No crown. There is no king. ”
Flagship parades and rally will be held in Philadelphia, and the phrase “No King, But Us” is a common phrase seen on flags and mountain flags outside the house.
Previously, it was a non-political and revolutionary symbol of anti-official ranks and American pride. Recently, it has been adopted by the Anti-Trump Organization 50501.
A military helicopter in Washington, D.C. conducted a Saturday parade. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Anti-Trump military demonstrations have put major cities in the United States at high alert
What is President Donald Trump’s comment on the “No King” protests?
Trump elaborated on Thursday the central theme of the protests, that he was the king.
“I don’t feel like a king, I have to go through hell to get approval,” Trump said, adding: “We are not kings at all, thank you very much.”
Trump says any protester protests Military Parade Will be encountered by “very great force”.
“(These) people who hate our country, but they will encounter them with very heavy forces.”
Why was the “No King” protest held on June 14?
Protesters viewed the military march as an extension of Trump’s dictatorship and tried to refute that rule. They say it is a politicized use of military symbolism and visually shows the power to make the authoritarian regime.
They want to contrast it with the image of grassroots movements and create a distinct line between democratic values and authoritarian aesthetics.
Protesters gathered at the National Mall to protest the president of the government on April 5, 2025. (Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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Where is the “No King” protest?
The protests will be held in more than 2,000 cities in 50 U.S. states and several international locations.
The protests in Philadelphia were flagship events, given their historical significance in the War of Independence against the British Empire and King George III.
New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Austin and Houston will host rallies as well as Dallas, Fort Worth, Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Kissimmee and Apopka.
According to reports from the 50501 website protesters, demonstrators are fighting on the streets what they are talking about the Trump regime.
