No Kings Rally: Americans to Hold Nationwide Protests on Trump’s 79th Birthday
Millions of Americans are expected to join nationwide protests, dubbed “No Kings,” on Saturday to demonstrate against the policies of the US President, Donald Trump.
The protests coincide with a military parade in Washington DC to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army and Trump’s 79th birthday, reported CNN.
No Kings Rally
The No Kings movement expects millions to join its rallies in more than 1,500 cities across all 50 states on June 14, 2025, in what will likely be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office.
In a statement, the movement said that No Kings rally is a “mass, nationwide protest rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.”
It added that the protests are a “direct response to Trump’s $100 million military parade and birthday celebration” funded by American taxpayers.
The organizers emphasize that their aim is to send Trump a clear message on his birthday: “In America, we don’t do kings.”
Planned Protests
The No Kings organizers have planned protests across various US cities. Philadelphia will see a flagship rally, with 60,000 to 80,000 protesters expected to attend. New York City also expects major demonstrations.
Furthermore, over 200 protest events will take place in California, and organizers anticipate large crowds to attend in Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago. Other groups are also planning additional marches across the country.
However, the protest organizers will not hold rallies in Washington DC, in order to shift attention away from Trump’s military parade.
The Saturday spectacle will feature 7 million pounds of machines and weaponry parading through the country’s capital on Trump’s birthday. It is estimated to cost up to $45 million.
No Tolerance with Violence
Local and state authorities across US states have been preparing for the protests, according to CNN.
Although No Kings organizers have stressed their demonstrations will be peaceful and non-violent, officials have warned protesters that they will not tolerate with violence as many US cities have been witnessing protest activities over the past days.
In the light of this, the South Carolina Attorney-General, Alan Wilson, called the protesters “radical anti-American groups,” warning that those who attack law enforcement or destroy property will face prosecution.
Meanwhile, Florida’s Brevard County Sheriff, Wayne Ivey, warned that anyone who violates the law will face severe consequences. “If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains because we will kill you,” he said.
Trump’s Reaction
On Tuesday, the US President threatened to use heavy force against protesters if they demonstrated against the parade, according to ABC News.
“These are people who hate our country. We’re going to celebrate big on Saturday. If any protesters want to come out, they will be met with very big force,” he told reporters at the Oval Office.
On Wednesday, the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said that Trump “supports peaceful protests.”
During a White House event on Thursday, Trump said: “I don’t feel like a king. I have to go through hell to get things approved.”
LA Riots
About 200 Marines arrived in Los Angeles on Friday to guard a federal building in the city, after a week of protests against immigration crackdown that swept LA and spread to other US cities, reported the Associated Press (AP).
The Marines started to replace National Guard members guarding the federal building west of downtown so they can join law enforcement officers to protect them during raids.
Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to LA, with additional 2,000 Guard members notified of deployment, to protect federal property and personnel.
This move followed days of clashes between federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other law enforcement authorities on one side and demonstrators protesting against the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
It also sparked a dispute between Trump and California Governor, Gavin Newsom, who decided to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling the troop deployment a “serious breach of state sovereignty” and a power grab by Trump.
Hands Off Movement
In late April 2025, thousands of Americans took to the streets across the US to protest against Trump’s policies on several issues, including deportations, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and government layoffs.
The protests were part of the “50501” demonstrations (50 protests, 50 states, one movement). They followed the “Hands Off!” protests in early April, when tens of thousands of protesters swept the streets of US cities to voice opposition to Trump and Elon Musk.
