Overview

• Thousands of demonstrators rallied across the United States on President Trump’s 79th birthday to oppose his policies and perceived authoritarianism.
• Houston’s central protest grew to about 15,000 participants, with simultaneous sister events in Conroe, Katy, League City and Sugar Land.
• Governor Greg Abbott deployed over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops and 2,000 state troopers while Houston authorities monitored a small Proud Boys presence.
• Security concerns emerged as the Texas Capitol in Austin was evacuated over a reported threat and Minnesota organizers canceled events after a suspect linked to a double homicide was found with protest flyers.
• Protesters decried cuts to social safety nets and a $100 million military parade, calling for immigrant protections and defense of democratic norms.