REVOLUTION IN THE STREETS: Millions of Americans Prepare to Take a Stand Against Trump’s “Authoritarian Power Grabs” in Historic Protests This Weekend
- More than 2,500 rallies planned across the US, with millions expected to participate in what could be the largest protest in modern American history
- Protesters will converge on cities nationwide to denounce Trump’s alleged “power grabs” and erosion of democratic values
- Republican leaders have already begun to push back, branding the protests as “anti-American” and suggesting they will be hijacked by violent extremists
This weekend, the United States will witness a massive display of civil unrest as millions of Americans take to the streets to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and its alleged “authoritarian power grabs”. The nationwide rallies, coordinated by progressive organisation Indivisible, promise to be the single biggest day of protest in US history, with more than 2,500 events planned across the country.
The protests, dubbed “No Kings”, aim to push back against what organisers see as Trump’s overreach of power and erosion of democratic values. “The president thinks his rule is absolute,” reads the No Kings website. “But in America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty.” The protests come as Trump faces mounting criticism for his handling of key issues, including elections, free speech, government shutdowns, immigration, and the military.
Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin believes the events will make for “the largest protest in modern American history”, eclipsing even the estimated 5 million participants in the first round of No Kings protests in June. The organisation has been working tirelessly to coordinate the events, with significant turnout expected at rallies in major cities.
However, not everyone is convinced of the protests’ peaceful intentions. Republican leaders have already begun to push back, branding the protests as “anti-American” and suggesting they will be hijacked by violent extremists. House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed, without evidence, that protesters are supportive of designated terror organisation Hamas and members of the far-left political action group Antifa. Meanwhile, Republican senator Roger Marshall expressed doubt that the protests will remain peaceful, hinting that the National Guard may be needed to quell unrest.
In response, Indivisible co-executive director Leah Greenberg dismissed the comments as “designed to intimidate, distract and divide”, and reiterated that the protests are intended to be peaceful. The name “No Kings” itself is a nod to the US’ founding principles, with organisers drawing inspiration from the country’s history as a rejection of monarchic rule. “This country does not belong to kings, dictators, or tyrants,” reads the No Kings website. “It belongs to We the People – the people who care, who show up, and the ones who fight for dignity, a life we can afford, and real opportunity.”