Nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ Protests to Counter Trump’s $143 Million Parade and Threats of Force

June 11, 2025

President Donald Trump's planned $143 million birthday and military parade in Washington D.C. has prompted nationwide opposition with over 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests being organized by Indivisible and other progressive groups. Trump has threatened that any protesters will "be met with very heavy force," characterizing them as people who "hate our country. " The demonstrations aim to challenge what organizers describe as Trump's authoritarian behavior, with protesters choosing to hold events across the country rather than concentrating in D.C. These nationwide protests will feature civil rights songs, grassroots speeches, and symbolic displays including African Americans prominently displaying photos of former President Barack Obama.

Who is affected

Protesters and demonstration participants across the country
American taxpayers funding the parade
Washington D.C. residents where the parade will take place
African Americans and allies participating in the protests
Law enforcement officers who may be deployed to manage protests

What action is being taken

Indivisible and progressive groups are organizing more than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests nationwide
Protesters are planning to display photos of former President Obama as an act of defiance
Demonstrations are featuring civil rights-era songs, grassroots speeches, and symbolic displays of unity
Organizers have strategically decided not to hold mass protests in D.C. itself

Why it matters

The protests represent public opposition to what organizers see as authoritarian behavior from the president
Trump's threats of "very heavy force" against protesters raise concerns about potential violence
The demonstrations affirm democratic principles with the tagline "In America, we don't do kings"
The protests come after Trump's controversial pardons of January 6 insurrectionists and immigration raids in Los Angeles
The parade costs an estimated $143 million in taxpayer funds

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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