'No Kings' Protests Draw Tens of Thousands Nationwide

Tens of thousands of people participated in 'No Kings' protests across the United States, including large events in both major cities and traditionally conservative areas such as Douglas County, Colorado. The demonstrations, coinciding with President Trump’s 79th birthday and a military parade in Washington, D.C., opposed his administration’s policies on issues such as immigration enforcement, funding cuts, and perceived authoritarianism. Some individual rallies drew up to 15,000 attendees, with participants calling for the defense of constitutional democracy and the rejection of presidential overreach. Speakers included local leaders, veterans, advocates, and elected officials. Most demonstrations were peaceful, with minimal unrest and a limited presence of counter-protests from Trump supporters. Organizers and attendees described the mobilization as a strong display of unity and civic engagement.