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Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Set for June 14 to Oppose Trump's Military Parade

Organizers have scheduled more than 1,550 demonstrations nationwide to reject perceived authoritarianism in President Trump’s planned military parade.

A protester attending a "Hands Off protest in Washington, D.C. holds a sign that reads "He was elected president not king" on April 5 2025.
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Overview

  • Protests will take place on Flag Day, June 14, across all 50 states in a coordinated day of defiance against presidential show of force.
  • Grassroots coalitions like Indivisible and Wake Up Sonoma are leading nonviolent rallies to uphold democratic norms and community solidarity.
  • Demonstrations are intentionally excluded from Washington, D.C., to avoid counterprotests and prevent a crackdown on peaceful activists.
  • The parade, marking the Army’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s birthday, is budgeted at $45 million and features tanks, thousands of troops and an extensive flyover.
  • Local chapters are incorporating mutual aid initiatives, such as toiletries drives for homeless residents, alongside their protest actions.