Overview

• The 'No Kings' protests will take place on June 14 in nearly 2,000 cities and commonwealths to challenge Trump’s 79th birthday celebrations and an enhanced Army parade featuring Abrams tanks and Paladin howitzers.
• The 50501 Movement is organizing the events to denounce perceived authoritarian governance and billionaire-first politics within the Trump administration.
• Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized over 5,000 National Guard troops and 2,000 state police to bolster security for demonstrations across the state.
• No protests are planned in Washington, D.C., but the movement will stage a flagship rally in Philadelphia alongside local gatherings in cities such as St. Paul where state officials will address participants.
• President Trump’s warning that protesters would be 'met with heavy force' prompted a White House clarification affirming his support for peaceful demonstrations.