Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Mark Flag Day

On June 14, 2025—Flag Day and President Donald Trump's birthday—'No Kings' protests were held in all 50 states, with rallies in cities such as Gainesville, Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Ellenton, Daytona Beach, and Rochester. Organized by groups including Indivisible and the 50501 Movement, the demonstrations coincided with a military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the Army's 250th anniversary. Protesters opposed what they described as authoritarianism, executive overreach, militarization, and Trump administration policies on immigration enforcement and military deployments. Crowds ranged from hundreds to thousands, with widespread calls to protect democratic norms and civil rights, and criticism of 'billionaire-first' politics. Law enforcement presence was stronger in some cities, such as Jacksonville and Daytona Beach, but the protests remained largely peaceful. Organizers said this was the largest anti-Trump mobilization since his return to office, symbolizing a broad movement against perceived authoritarian trends.