Summary
The "No Kings" protests are planned across the United States, aiming to show that "America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people." Prominent figures from President Donald Trump's MAGA movement have criticized the demonstrations, while senior Democrats have expressed support for them.
Key Facts
- Thousands of "No Kings" demonstrations are set to take place in cities across the United States.
- The protests aim to convey that the U.S. has no kings and power rests with the people.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson referred to the events as the “Hate America rally.”
- Some Republicans, including Johnson, claim the rallies are supported by the Communist Party USA.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and former Vice President Kamala Harris have endorsed the protests.
- The events follow previous similar demonstrations that occurred in June.
- Protests have raised concerns that they might lead to unrest, which could justify government crackdowns.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy linked the demonstrations to Antifa, a coalition President Trump designated as a terrorist organization.
