Overview

• Tens of thousands of Americans joined “No Kings” rallies on June 14 to denounce President Trump’s immigration crackdown, domestic troop deployments and spending priorities.
• Trump’s show of force in Washington D.C. featured more than 6,700 soldiers, 150 vehicles and an aerial flyover at a cost estimated between $25 million and $45 million.
• Governors in Virginia, Missouri, Texas and other states activated the National Guard and warned of zero tolerance for violence.
• Most demonstrations remained peaceful, though police deployed tear gas against protesters in Atlanta and Minnesota officials canceled rallies after shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers.
• Organizers under the 50501 Movement aimed to uphold democratic norms by resisting what they described as the administration’s authoritarian actions.