Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across the United States and Europe on Saturday for the third national “No Kings” protest.
The march aims to express opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies.
Additionally, protesters are raising an important global issue: the ongoing war with Iran, calling it an overreach of executive power.
Where is the ‘No Kings’ march taking place?
From major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago to small towns like Millersburg, Ohio, and Black River Falls, Wisconsin, more than 3,100 rallies were planned.
In Europe, protests were organized in cities such as Paris, Perlin, Rome and Madrid, where American citizens and allies gathered in solidarity.
One of the largest gatherings took place in St. Paul, Minnesota, where nearly 100,000 people gathered at the state Capitol for the signature event.
In Washington, DC, protesters marched from Virginia to the National Mall, displaying banners with slogans of “No kings, no war.” Protesters chanted: “No justice, no peace. No ICE on our streets.”
Why is the ‘No Kings’ march organized?
The protests followed a partial government shutdown, rising gas prices and a deepening conflict with Iran.
Protests have also grown beyond urban areas, with nearly 50% of protests occurring in red states or battlefield areas.
The White House responded to the protests by saying they were “therapy sessions for Trump’s disorder.” However, protesters have vowed to continue and have stated that the reasons for the protests are war, immigration and the economy.
Who organized the ‘No Kings’ march?
The protests were organized by a coalition of activist groups working together under the banner of the No Kings Coalition.
The coalition reportedly includes 50501, Indivisible, AFT (American Federation of Teachers), MoveOn, ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), Public Citizen, SEIU (Service Employees International Union), and Common Defense.
