Trump, protest and Flag Day
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The No Kings events come after days of protests following raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles, and Trump’s subsequent deployment of thousands of National Guard and U.S. Marines troops to “temporarily protect” ICE and other federal personnel, along with federal property.
The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces.
A small group of about 20 demonstrators were located on the same side as the "No Kings" protesters, but in front of the library parking lot. One demonstrator said they were there to celebrate Flag Day and to support their country. Many pro-Trump signs were stuck in the ground in front of the sidewalk where the stood.
Here's what to know about Flag Day. It will be celebrated this Saturday, June 14, the same day as President Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. Flag Day is always on June 14.
Thousands gathered Saturday in cities around Central Florida and the state as part of what’s being called a “nationwide day of defiance” against the man in the Oval Office they say acts like
Protests are planned for 1,800 communities ... which is also Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day. Administration officials insist it is a coincidence that the parade falls on Trump's birthday.
Seven demonstrations are planned across Palm Beach County on Flag Day, June 14, to protest Trump administration policies. President Trump will mark his 79th birthday with a large military parade ...
"The regime is using small escalations to see what the population is willing to accept," one planned protest attendee told Newsweek.