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In hundreds of U.S. cities, "No Kings" protests are planned for June 14 to counter the military parade in Washington D.C., marking the Army's 250th anniversary, Flag Day and Trump's 79th birthday.
Thousands of No Kings Day protests are expected across the U.S. on June 14 to protest the Trump administration's policies, including 33 in Iowa.
On June 14, traditionally Flag Day, protestors plan to gather for a “nationwide day of defiance," according to their website.
Indivisible cofounder and protest organizer Ezra Levin explained ahead of Saturday that the movement is about reclaiming U.S. patriotism from the Republican Party and to denounce what he called Trump's authoritarian actions.
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ABC co-host Ana Navarro said Monday that there were "instigators" planted in the crowds at her anti-Trump "No Kings" protest, praising demonstrators for not engaging.
A "No Kings Day" protest kicked off Saturday afternoon in downtown Riverside and remained mostly peaceful. Police in Riverside said there were no signs of any violence, only a large crowd. About 200 people showed up at an anti-ICE protest on Friday and was met with a counter protest.