Millions Join ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Protests Across US Cities
Millions of Americans participated in "No Kings" protests across major US cities, voicing strong opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and his expansion of presidential power. The large but peaceful demonstrations took place in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Protesters held signs with slogans like "Democracy not Monarchy," expressing concern that the administration's actions are a threat to American democracy. Since returning to office, President Trump has used executive orders to dismantle parts of the federal government and deploy National Guard troops to cities against the wishes of state governors. Protesters say these moves are unconstitutional. In a pre-taped interview, Trump responded to the rallies, stating, "I'm not a king." Prominent Democratic politicians, including Senator Bernie Sanders, joined the protests. Sanders told a crowd in Washington DC, "We're not here because we hate America, we're here because […]