A nationwide ‘day of defiance’ is planned for June 14 with rallies in nearly 2,000 US locations
Opponents of US President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington for the US Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump’s birthday.
The “No Kings” protests are set to take place to counter what organisers say are Trump’s plans to feed his ego on what is also his 79th birthday and Flag Day.
The US Army birthday celebration had already been planned. But earlier this spring, Trump announced his intention to ratchet up the event to include 60-tonne M1 Abrams battle tanks and Paladin self-propelled howitzers rolling through the city streets. He has long sought a similar display of patriotic force.
The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
