Summary
The No Kings movement is planning protests against President Donald Trump on October 18. They are holding safety and security training to prepare for possible unrest due to increased political tensions. The protests aim to stand against policies and practices associated with Trump's presidency.
Key Facts
- The No Kings movement is organizing protests against President Trump on October 18.
- They conducted a 90-minute safety training to prepare protest hosts for potential challenges.
- The Trump administration has sent federal troops to some U.S. cities to handle protests and faced legal pushback.
- No Kings organized 1,800 protests on June 14, with some resulting in violence.
- The group emphasizes that its protests are peaceful, despite rising political tensions and military presence.
- Organizers are mobilizing protests across all 50 states to defend democracy and reject authoritarianism.
- The group opposes Trump's immigration policies and economic management.
- The next protests aim to "reclaim democracy" and remind people that power belongs to the public.