No Kings Day Protests Expected Across Multiple US Cities Against Trump Policies

Nationwide protests dubbed "No Kings Day" are set for Saturday, June 14, targeting President Donald Trump's administration and its policies, including opposition to authoritarianism and military actions such as the National Guard deployments. Protests are planned in various locations including North Idaho, Laredo, Texas, and Gainesville and High Springs, Florida, with organizers expressing concerns about constitutional rights and government overreach. In Texas, the protests prompted Governor Greg Abbott to deploy thousands of Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and National Guard soldiers statewide to maintain order, although these forces are not specifically deployed to Lubbock where a protest is also planned. Local law enforcement agencies in Idaho have expressed support for peaceful protest while urging lawfulness and respect among demonstrators. Events will include speeches, music, marches, and constitutional readings as participants seek to voice their grievances against the Trump administration's actions, including the militarization of democracy and immigration enforcement tactics. The movement represents a broad rejection of what participants see as authoritarian tendencies and billionaire-first politics under President Trump.