Overview

• The American Civil Liberties Union estimates more than 5 million people joined over 2,100 No Kings protests nationwide on June 14, with demonstrations largely peaceful despite some violent incidents.
• White House communications director Steven Cheung called the turnout a “complete and utter failure” with “minuscule attendance,” sharply contrasting organizers’ figures.
• A coalition including the ACLU, Indivisible and the Transformative Justice Coalition has scheduled the next national protest, Good Trouble Lives On, for July 17 to honor Congressman John Lewis and sustain momentum.
• Organizers have also unveiled the 1 Million Rising initiative to train grassroots leaders and are coordinating consumer boycotts targeting companies tied to Elon Musk.
• Legal and political analysts warn President Trump could invoke emergency powers or deploy military-style tactics to counter growing public dissent if protests continue.