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‘We intend to defend our democracy,’ says ‘No Kings’ protest organizer

‘We intend to defend our democracy,’ says ‘No Kings’ protest organizer

Summary

On Saturday, millions of people across the United States participated in protests against President Trump's policies. Organizers claim this event was larger than a similar protest held in June, which also saw over 5 million participants. Robert Weissman from Public Citizen discussed the protests' impact.

Key Facts

  • Millions of people protested against President Trump's administration across the U.S.
  • The protests were part of a coordinated effort to show public disagreement with current government policies.
  • A previous similar protest in June had involved over 5 million participants.
  • Organizers believe the turnout for this event was even higher than in June.
  • Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, provided insights about the protests.
  • Public Citizen is a consumer advocacy group involved in organizing and analyzing these events.

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