Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across the United States and Europe on Saturday for the third national “No Kings” protest.
The march aims to express opposition to the policies of President Donald Trump.
Additionally, protesters are raising a major global issue related to the ongoing war with Iran, calling it an abuse of executive power.
Where does the “No Kings” march take place?
From big cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago to small towns like Millersburg, Ohio and Black River Falls, Wisconsin, more than 3,100 rallies were planned.
In Europe, protests were held in cities including Paris, Perlin, Rome and Madrid, where American citizens and their allies gathered in solidarity.
One of the major gatherings took place in St. Paul, Minnesota, where nearly 100,000 people gathered in the state capital for the flagship event.
In Washington, D.C., protesters marched from Virginia to the National Mall, holding banners with the slogans “No kings, no war.” Protesters chanted: “No justice, no peace. No ice in our streets.”
Why is the “No Kings” march organized?
The protests took place following a partial government shutdown, rising gas prices and the worsening conflict with Iran.
Protests have also spread beyond urban areas, with nearly 50% of protests taking place in red states or combat zones.
The White House responded to the protests by saying they were “therapy sessions for Trump’s derangement.” However, protesters vowed to continue and cited the reasons for their protests as war, immigration and the economy.
Who organized the “No Kings” march?
The protests were organized by a coalition of activist groups working together under the banner of the No Kings Coalition.
According to reports, the coalition includes 50501, Indivisible, AFT (American Federation of Teachers), MoveOn, ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), Public Citizen, SEIU (Service Employees International Union), and Common Defense.
