Following peaceful “No Kings” protests across the US and the world, featuring no arrests and a large number of participants, top Republicans responded with criticism. Former President Donald Trump posted an AI video depicting himself dropping sewage on protesters, including Gen Z influencer Harry Sisson, while House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed the gatherings as “hate America” rallies orchestrated by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Additionally, government social media accounts have been mocking the protest theme, further fueling the controversy.
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Across the United States, an estimated seven million people participated in No Kings protests, marking a significant mobilization against the second Trump administration. These demonstrations, which took place in over 2,500 locations, were largely peaceful, with scattered reports of violence and arrests, particularly at ICE facilities in areas like Chicago and Portland. Prominent figures such as Senator Bernie Sanders and Governor J.B. Pritzker spoke at rallies, emphasizing the importance of defending democracy and individual rights. The protests saw a diverse range of participants, from small towns to major cities like New York and Washington, D.C., and included appearances from both Democratic officials and, notably, the former Proud Boys leader, Enrique Tarrio.
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Organizers of the “No Kings” protests are anticipating a massive turnout this weekend, with projections of millions demonstrating across the United States. These protests are a response to various policies of the Trump administration, including ICE arrests and National Guard deployments, and are meant to oppose what they see as injustices. The movement aims to address issues like immigration, healthcare, and election integrity, echoing similar demonstrations held in June. While organizers anticipate a large impact, experts like Harvard sociologist Liz McKenna note that large-scale protests have seen a decline in efficacy.
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The former president expressed a desire to intervene in Chicago’s issues by deploying the National Guard, asserting his authority as president to do so. He stated that he would have “much more respect” for the governor if he was called to assist. However, the current governor has rebuffed the offer, declaring the former president is “neither wanted here, nor needed here,” and further criticizing his remarks. These statements follow a pattern of undermining checks and balances and using crime statistics to justify intervention in Democrat-led cities.
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The Republican budget bill allocates $75 billion to ICE, a significant increase enabling the hiring of 10,000 new agents and quadrupling border patrol funding. This expansion of ICE’s power is fueling widespread protests and clashes with communities, as evidenced by numerous arrests of U.S. citizens and elected officials during immigration enforcement actions. While the bill’s healthcare cuts are attracting criticism, the massive ICE funding increase, coupled with aggressive enforcement tactics, is proving increasingly unpopular and could negatively impact Republican support in upcoming mid-term elections. Public opinion is shifting against both the healthcare cuts and the aggressive immigration enforcement, potentially jeopardizing the bill’s popularity.
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Following the June 14th “No Kings” anti-Trump protests, which drew an estimated 4 to 6 million participants nationwide, a new wave of demonstrations is planned for July 17th under the banner “Good Trouble Lives On.” These protests, organized by groups like Good Trouble Lives On and the 50501 Movement, aim to oppose the Trump administration’s actions on civil rights, attacks on marginalized communities, and cuts to social programs. The planned demonstrations will take place in numerous cities across the U.S., continuing the momentum of previous national protests against the Trump administration.
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Millions participated in nationwide “No Kings” protests against President Trump’s authoritarian governance, dwarfing the attendance at Trump’s concurrently held military parade. While the administration claimed hundreds of thousands attended the parade, independent assessments and visual evidence suggest significantly lower numbers. Conversely, “No Kings” organizers and independent analysts estimate that between four and six million people participated in the demonstrations. The stark contrast in attendance highlights the deep division within the American public.
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Hillary Clinton contrasted the sparse attendance at President Trump’s expensive military parade with the massive turnout at nationwide “No Kings” protests. Millions participated in the “No Kings” demonstrations, which rejected authoritarianism, in stark contrast to the poorly attended, $45 million parade. Clinton highlighted the significance of the protests and the fundamental constitutional right to peaceful assembly. The juxtaposition underscored differing public sentiments regarding the Trump administration’s actions, particularly its response to recent anti-ICE protests.
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Independent data analysis suggests that the nationwide “No Kings” protests, held in over 2,000 cities, drew an estimated 4-6 million participants, representing 1-2% of the U.S. population. This level of mobilization surpasses that seen during Trump’s first term, with protest activity tripling since his January inauguration. The demonstrations followed recent immigration raids in California and coincided with a pro-military parade attended by the President. The White House minimized the scale of the protests.
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John Q. Hosedrinker