Overview

• A coalition including Indivisible, the ACLU and 50501 staged over 2,000 'No Kings' events in all 50 states to protest Trump’s military parade and policy agenda.
• Millions joined largely peaceful marches opposing immigration raids and perceived presidential overreach, though Salt Lake City and Los Angeles saw deadly clashes and tear gas deployments.
• The demonstrations coincided with the assassination of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman, heightening concerns over rising political violence.
• High-profile figures such as Jimmy Kimmel, Jack Black, Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon took part in marches to amplify anti-authoritarian messages.
• In Washington D.C., the president presided over a $25 million to $45 million parade featuring 6,600 troops, historic armored vehicles and aerial flyovers.