‘No Kings’ Protests Anticipating Record Attendance Against Extremely Unpopular Trump
(SeaPRwire) – Thousands of rallies are happening across the U.S. this Saturday under the ‘No Kings’ protest movement’s banner—this is the third nationwide demonstration by the group, which has emerged as a national symbol of resistance against President Donald Trump. Organizers expect this could be the biggest day of domestic political protest in U.S. history, with over 3,300 events scheduled in every one of the 50 states. The movement’s flagship protest is being held in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota—a location where the Trump Administration’s harsh immigration crackdown resulted in federal agents fatally shooting Renee Good and Alex Pretti. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar are all scheduled to address the Twin Cities rally. Bruce Springsteen will perform there, joined by Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers, Jane Fonda, and other artists. “From illegal wars to masked agents in our streets to driving up costs and trying to control our elections before they happen, this administration’s actions are not just angering deep blue urban centers, but they are crossing a red line for everyday families in the suburbs, too,” organizers said in a statement on the No Kings website on Friday. The first two No Kings protests brought out millions of participants nationwide, protesting what organizers see as Trump’s growing authoritarianism and corruption. Around 5 million people marched in the initial “No Kings” protest last June, and an estimated 7 million joined the October demonstration. These early protests were driven by Trump’s unprecedented exercise of presidential authority during his first year in office. By October, Trump had deployed the National Guard to Democratic-led cities to suppress protests and assist with immigration enforcement, cracked down on left-wing and liberal organizations, and put in place a broad mass deportation program—one that has involved masked federal agents carrying out military-style raids and detaining individuals without proper legal process. Since then, Trump has started a widely disliked war with Iran in partnership with Israel; the conflict has been ongoing for a month, with far-reaching harmful effects on the global economy, plus more than 1,500 civilian deaths in Iran and 13 U.S. service members killed. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has been closed since February 14 due to a deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over immigration enforcement. This has caused lengthy security lines at airports, which are dealing with a shortage of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents. Recent polls show Trump’s approval ratings have dropped to their lowest point since he came back to the White House. Below are the cities expected to have the biggest protests. The Twin Cities are the main location for the “No Kings” protests. In January, federal officers shot and killed two U.S. citizens—Renee Good and Alex Pretti—in two separate Minneapolis incidents, which triggered large-scale protests with thousands marching in the city. Saturday’s event will kick off at noon CST at three Saint Paul locations; participants will then march to the Minnesota State Capitol for an afternoon rally. Bruce Springsteen will perform, and other notable figures—Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, Maggie Rogers, among others—are expected to attend, as is independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. “This is the main event,” event organizers said in an Instagram post about the Twin Cities protests. “The one the whole country is watching.” “This isn’t just another local protest,” they continued. “It’s a nationwide spotlight. If you’re in Minnesota, you’re not on the sidelines. You’re at the center of it. This is going to be massive. We’ll see you there.” Multiple events are planned in the Washington, D.C., area this Saturday, such as a march into the city starting at 10 a.m. ET and a rally on the National Mall beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Organizers estimated over 200,000 protesters turned out for the October “No Kings” demonstrations in the capital, so this weekend’s protest is likely to attract a huge crowd as well. Organizers have arranged several demonstrations in the Chicago area for this Saturday. “On March 28th, we will rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings—Hands off Chicago and hands off our democracy,” reads the description for one of the events, scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. CT in the city’s Grant Park. “As the atrocities from the Trump regime have grown, so has our resistance in Chicago and across the country. Help us show the nation and the world that Chicago is united in opposing the illegal, cruel, and destructive attacks against our neighbors, our communities and our democracy.” Organizers reported around 250,000 protesters marched in Chicago during the October demonstrations. New York City will host several protests across its boroughs this Saturday, including a march starting at Central Park South in Manhattan at 2 p.m. ET. The New York Police Department (NYPD) reported over 100,000 protesters joined the October demonstrations across all five boroughs, while organizers’ estimates were much higher—over 350,000 people. The Bay Area has planned various events for the day of action, covering San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland. One key event is a San Francisco march starting at Embarcadero Plaza at 11:30 a.m. PT. A survey of organizers by the Bay Area News Group found that up to 220,000 demonstrators took part in the Bay Area’s October “No Kings” protests. Additional reporting provided by Chantelle Lee and Thiago Ventura.Minneapolis—Saint Paul
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