Across the United States, over 1,500 demonstrations are being organized under the banner of “No Kings Day” to voice opposition to the Trump Administration. These protests are timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C.,led by President Donald Trump.

The demonstrations are scheduled to occur nationwide this Saturday, aligning with the parade that Trump has organized to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, the progressive group behind “No Kings Day,” stated that the protests have seen “overwhelming interest” following the Administration’s response to immigration-related demonstrations in Los angeles.

reasons Behind the “No Kings Day” Protests

According to the “no Kings Day” movement, “In America, we don’t do kings. They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too. Far.”

“In America, we don’t do kings.”

These demonstrations follow a period of protests in L.A. concerning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting undocumented immigrants. President Trump mobilized the National Guard to address the protests in the L.A. area, a move that sparked controversy and opposition from democratic politicians and legal experts. The President has as increased federal involvement by deploying additional National Guard troops and Marines to the city.

The “No Kings Day” description states, “no Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism-and show the world what democracy really looks like. On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere [Trump] isn’t-to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.”

Trump’s Response to Planned Protests

Organizers are not planning a protest in D.C. itself, aiming to keep the focus on demonstrations elsewhere rather than the military parade.

President Trump addressed the planned protests, stating that those protesting at the parade would face “very big force.”

“For those people that want to protest, they’re going to be met with very big force,” Trump said. “And I haven’t even heard about a protest, but you know, this is people that hate our country, but they will be met with very heavy force.”