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"No Kings Day" protests are making a return to New York City this Saturday as part of a nationwide demonstration against the Trump Administration. The protests, which first occurred on June 14, coincide with President Trump's birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade. The events are organized to express opposition to the administration's increased deportation efforts and the deployment of the National Guard in Democratic-led cities.
The protests are planned across all five boroughs of New York City, with an anchor event scheduled at Times Square's Father Duffy Square from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional rallies will take place at West 125th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Morningside Heights, Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, and other locations throughout the city. Organizers emphasize the importance of non-violence and community safety during the demonstrations.
Nationwide, the "No Kings Day" movement is expected to take place in over 2,500 locations, with millions of participants. The movement aims to challenge what organizers describe as the Trump administration's "abuses of power, cruelty, and corruption." The protests are framed as a defense of democracy against perceived authoritarian rule.
According to AMNY, House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the protests, labeling them as "hate America" events without providing evidence. In response, the No Kings coalition issued a statement accusing Johnson of avoiding responsibility for the government shutdown.
The protests reflect growing discontent with the administration's policies, as organizers continue to rally people across the country to advocate for democracy and oppose perceived dictatorial actions.
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