Overview

• Christy Walton funded a full-page advertisement in The New York Times on June 8 urging Americans to participate in 'No Kings' protests during President Trump’s military parade and 79th birthday celebration.
• Organizers say more than 1,800 events are scheduled across the United States on June 14 to protest against what they describe as authoritarian excesses in the Trump administration.
• Walmart issued a statement clarifying that Walton’s personal ad is not connected to or endorsed by the company and that she holds no role in its decision-making.
• The White House labeled the ad a “PR stunt” and Trump supporters have called for a boycott of Walmart stores in response to Walton’s activism.
• President Trump rejected the portrayal of himself as a “king” by asserting he does not “feel like a king” and highlighting the legislative challenges he faces.