Millions Join ‘No Kings’ Protests Across the U.S. as Trump Faces Growing Backlash Over Expanding Presidential Powers
So I know this is another political post so feel free to skip it, but I want to frame a conversation based on yesterdays events.
In one of the largest coordinated demonstrations in modern American history, millions of protesters flooded the streets of major cities across the United States on Saturday, rallying under the banner of “No Kings.” The nationwide protests, spanning from New York and Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago, were aimed squarely at President Donald Trump’s sweeping use of executive power and what critics describe as a steady drift toward authoritarianism.
Organizers estimated that nearly seven million people took part nationwide, making the “No Kings” movement one of the largest peaceful protests since the Women’s March of 2017.
Dont be fools by what the Republicans have been saying it was a peaceful, but defiant display. In New York City, protesters packed Times Square and surrounding streets, chanting “This is what democracy looks like” as helicopters hovered overhead. Many carried hand-painted signs reading “Democracy, Not Monarchy” and “The Constitution Is Not Optional.” The famous “Trump Baby Blimp” floated once again above the crowds, a now-familiar symbol of public defiance against the former president.Despite the heavy police presence and the National Guard being placed on standby in several states, the day remained largely peaceful. The NYPD reported no protest-related arrests, crediting both demonstrators and officers for maintaining calm. Protesters said they saw troubling parallels between Trump’s actions and the rise of authoritarian regimes in Europe during the 20th century. I feel it as I'd argue we cannot count on the Supreme Court or Congress right now. All branches of government feel captured. So I was proud to see such action out there fighting for our country. If you don't know Trump has increasingly relied on executive orders since returning to the White House in January, bypassing Congress to restructure federal agencies, override state authority, and direct the deployment of National Guard troops to American cities. His administration has also moved to prosecute political opponents which is dangerously unconstitutional. Trump has rejected those criticisms.
The protests drew widespread support from Democratic lawmakers. In Washington D.C., Senator Bernie Sanders delivered a fiery speech to thousands: “We’re not here because we hate America. We’re here because we love America. Republican officials, however, accused organizers of being linked to Antifa and framed the demonstrations as “anti-American.” Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin both activated their state National Guards ahead of the rallies. I don't know about you, but sending soldiers to suppress peaceful protests is what kings and dictators do, so Abbott just proved he’s part of the problem. The contrast between our political parties responses is very telling...
To prove the point even further the protests resonated beyond U.S. borders. Demonstrations in Berlin, Madrid, Rome, London, and Toronto drew thousands in solidarity, with many waving U.S. flags and signs reading “Hands Off Democracy” and “We Stand With America.” I'd like to think people see how dangerous the first few months of this administration has really been to democracy. How ever despite the criticism, Trump’s base remains loyal, viewing his moves as a necessary reassertion of “strong leadership” in turbulent times.
I'd love to have a civil discourse for those who still support Trump. Feel free to give me why and what polices that keep your support. I'd also be intrested to see if there is anyhting he could do that would get you to stop supporting him.
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We are paying close attention up here to the country taking these serious things into their own hands. I am hoping it has more impact than a big pep rally that goes away when done but it is amazing to see people coming together. Especially when the leaders seem to be unilaterally trying to cause division between the people.
I would rather see things right themselves with the might of the people than come to a disruptive breaking point but we may have already gone too far?
Anyhow, if I may speak for all Canadians ;) we are proud of the people coming together and talking with each other in the name of resetting the direction of this ridiculous 2 party system.
There's A Lot to Unpack here. For starters just to set the stage I felt RFK Jr was really the only candidate making any sense 1.5 years ago. When him and Elon joined the Trump campaign that consolidated the choice to Trump.
It was Trump Elon RFK Jr vs a nursing home patient who got switched out for some lady who couldn't answer a question and had let 30 Million illegals flood across our border.
So here we are and Trump is in office. The "No Kings" protest name is laughable considering the Biden administration was ordering people to lose their jobs if they didn't get the experimental "vaccine". That's something an out of control King would do more than anything Trump has done.
The protest I don't have a problem with if it's just a demonstration. The Baby Trump balloon is funny.
As far as Trump's presidency one of the biggest let downs is for them to bitch out on releasing the Epstein list. They literally stood up there with the binders saying they have the files and then backed out of releasing all of it. We want to know what they have, the truth behind 9/11, what we have in Area 51. Also what's going on down in Antarctica?
Anything short of this is a disappointment from that perspective.
Trump could still benefit me if he more aggressively got rid of the majority of H1B visas.
Also if they did kick out 30 Million illegals it will directly and indirectly benefit me.
Then the finality is he ended the war on crypto. The Biden administration was having the SEC sue everyone and was in this all out war against it.
I personally don't think the Tariff war will benefit me. It's too little too late and will just make things more expensive here. We can't retool fast enough to produce a lot of things and it is too expensive to do so here.
Our currency is debased and we are paying for money laundering wars from before we were born.
A destabilization and fall of an empire was a path we were going down regardless.
We don't know who is truly in control. Someone say Israel and a lot of things point to that. Trump seems compromised a long with Kash Patel.
Ultimately Trump ending the war on crypto has been the main big W for him that benefits me.
Naturally, none of us want a King to rule over us…. I just wish “We the People” would put the same effort into getting rid of the Federal Reserve Banks that have way too much power over us…
Well said.
I think there's a bunch of systems that need to be looked at. Just look at the court systems.
We’ve been looking into that too… Lucky for me, I have Rights, Privileges and Immunities that are attached to the ownership title of my property…
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These same people had previously voted for him and now they are protesting here. It is a fact that if the person we have selected changes any policy, people will turn against him. We have heard that this is the biggest protest in American history.
It's a weird time and I think people are forgetting it's not really about it the king aspect more that we are loosing the check and balances our founding fathers wanted.
I'm not a huge fan of Trump. However, I do wish people who hate the things Trump does hated it when other presidents did it too.
Let us put this into context. FDR’s total (3,721) is by far the most of any U.S. president which is correct. However this was reflection of both the Great Depression and World War II, when the federal government expanded rapidly.
But why focus on FDR? There are several more modern presidents that have issued more executive orders than Trump including Clinton, Bush, and Obama.
It is really evident that a whole lot of people are not really happy with the way trump is ruling
Yup and there are those who are happy. I'd love to get their take on the situation.
Scary thing is now they can just claim anyone is Antifa and now it is a domestic terrorist group, so they can throw you away forever just for speaking out. It's almost like McCarthyism.
Very true have you seen the frog inflatable army they are trying to accuse now too. What timeline are we in
No, I haven't seen that. Totally crazy!