Trump Threatens Force Against Parade Protesters: Dictator Accusations Fly
President Trump threatened a forceful response to all protesters, regardless of their intentions, against his upcoming military parade. This declaration, made amidst concerns of widespread troop mobilization, follows the planning of over 2,000 nationwide “No Kings” rallies protesting the parade and the president’s authoritarian actions. Rally organizers have emphasized peaceful demonstrations, yet Trump’s comments have been widely condemned as a threat to the right to peaceful assembly. The president’s strong rhetoric is anticipated to increase protest attendance.
John Q. Hosedrinker