Overview

• Over five million people participated in more than 2,000 'No Kings' protests nationwide to denounce Trump’s perceived authoritarianism and recent federal actions on immigration.
• Most demonstrations passed without incident while Los Angeles rallies saw tear gas deployments and Salt Lake City witnessed a fatal shooting involving security forces.
• Saturday’s protests coincided with President Trump presiding over a $45 million military parade in Washington D.C. marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday.
• President Trump defended the parade’s expense as a worthwhile tribute to national pride despite criticism over its cost and street damage.
• The weekend unfolded in the shadow of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman’s assassination, highlighting deepening political tensions and concerns over violence against elected officials.