‘No Kings Day’ Protests Planned Across US, Including Major Demonstrations in NYC
New York City is bracing for large-scale demonstrations Saturday as the “No Kings Day of Defiance” unfolds, with protests planned in hundreds of cities nationwide. Organizers anticipate tens of thousands will participate in New York, rejecting what they describe as authoritarian tendencies, billionaire-influenced politics, and the increasing militarization of American democracy.
The protests, orchestrated by the 50501 Movement – representing 50 states, 50 protests, and one unified movement - directly challenge the actions of the Trump management. The movement aims to galvanize everyday Americans against policies perceived as undermining democratic principles. House Speaker Mike Johnson has labeled the planned events a “hate America rally,” expressing strong disapproval of the demonstrations.
the 50501 Movement’s core tenets center on opposing authoritarianism and advocating for a political system less beholden to wealthy interests. According to a press release from No Kings, the Day of Defiance is intended as a broad rejection of policies that threaten democratic institutions.
the protests are scheduled to take place across the country on June 14, 2025.
