Thousands of Americans from all over the country took to the streets on June 14 for the coordinated manifestations of “No Reyes”, expressing concerns about what they see as the growing authoritarianism of Donald Trump. The protests, held the same day as the 250th anniversary parade of the Army and Trump's 79th birthday, echoed a central message: the United States rejects the dictatorship.
The protests extend throughout the country
Manifestations were made in cities in the United States, from Philadelphia and Los Angeles to Oklahoma City and Palm Beach. The organizers say that the movement was designed to rely on Trump's perceived power and defend democratic institutions.
In Philadelphia, the biggest protest began in Love Park and marched through Ben Franklin Parkway. The Sherri King protester, who traveled from Maryland, said: “We don't need kings in the United States. We have a democracy.”
In Los Angeles, more than 1,000 people gathered outside the City Council. The activist of indigenous rights Shannon Rivers went to the crowd, saying: “You are all immigrants. We have accepted them in our territory, sometimes reluctantly, but we have done it.” The signals said “heat melts the ice” and “Brown does not go back.”
In Indianapolis, more than 4,000 protesters gathered at the Statehouse, singing: “The United States has no kings.” Police arrested a person after a minor altercation with a counterprothester.
Other protests were carried out in Delaware, the California Coachella Valley, Oklahoma City, and even Columbus, Ohio, where a “no kings” float joined the pride parade.
There is no king! Without tyranny! ': Again, thousands protest Trump in the United States
Security and arrest concerns
Although direct threats for protests were not confirmed, there were isolated incidents.
In Minnesota, the events of “No Reyes” were canceled after two state legislators and their spouses were fired in what officials described as a “politically motivated murder.” The suspect is still generally. The authorities said that documents were found with “no kings” in their vehicle, but no formal link with the protests has been confirmed.
In Palm Springs, California, a 28 -year -old man was arrested for threatening to carry out a shooting in a local manifestation of “No Reyes”. A firearm was recovered, and now faces charges for serious crimes and minor crimes.
In Washington, DC, about 60 people were arrested on Friday after violating police barriers near the Capitol. Even so, the protest of “no kings” was not officially scheduled in DC, although related demonstrations arose in nearby areas.
March to Mar-a-Lago
In Palm Beach, Florida, a group of protesters marched from Phipps Park to Trump's Mar-A-Lago farm. The protester for the first time, Daniela Childers, said she could no longer remain silent: “I am here in my first protest to show the dissent to the current administration with which I do not agree completely.”
Global echoes and weather warnings
While most of the demonstrations occurred in the United States, sympathetic manifestations also took place abroad.
The weather hit several protests, with rain in states such as Indiana and Oklahoma. Even so, people appeared with umbrellas and ponchos. Thorough thunderstorms and sudden flood risks were forecast in parts of the east and center of the United States, while the southwest desert baked in temperatures up to 110 ° F.
The organizers say that on June 14 he was chosen not to face the army's anniversary parade directly, but to affirm a broader message: a rejection of authoritarian leadership and a defense of democratic values. Protest slogans emphasized the dangers of centralized power, billionaire influence and attacks against immigrants, LGBTQ+ people and civil rights.
“We, the people, do not accept a president who is trying to overthrow our democracy,” said Mia Lewis, an organizer in Ohio. “We do not accept that Donald Trump is trying to be a king.”
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