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14-06-2025
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'No Kings' protest happening across the nation to protest Trump. Watch what's happening
National protests denouncing President Donald Trump and his administration are scheduled to occur throughout the country over the weekend. The protests will take place on June 14, the same day as Trump's birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade taking place in Washington, D.C. Indivisible, a progressive activist group, is partnering with 50501 and others for the nationwide anti-Trump movement. "They've defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services," the organization's website reads. "The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. No kings." Here's how to watch a protest happening in the South. Know your rights: Protesting in Tennessee: What are your rights? A live stream will be available on June 14 for the No Kings protest in Atlanta, Georgia. The protest is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET. The "No Kings National Day of Defiance" is being held across the nation on June 14, which coincides with Flag Day, the Army's 250th anniversary celebration, and, most importantly, Trump's birthday. Organizers are protesting, they say, what they perceive as Trump's attempts to display authoritative dominance, particularly during the military celebration that takes place on his birthday, which they describe as a "spectacle meant to look like strength," according to a release from Indivisible, which has partnered with dozens of advocacy groups. The protests are separate, but not opposed to the Anti-ICE protests happening around the country. While the parade is on the same day as Trump's 79th birthday, event organizers and administration officials say it is solely to celebrate the U.S. Army. The military parade is slated for June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C., spanning six blocks and bisecting the National Mall. Organizers say the procession begins at 6:30 p.m. ET. On June 6, Trump posted a video on Truth Social, inviting Americans to the June 14 parade, which he described as an "unforgettable" celebration, "one like you've never seen before." "I think it's gonna be better and bigger than any parade we've ever had in this country," Trump said. "I don't think we've ever done one quite like this." Across Tennessee, 24 protests are scheduled to take place on June 14. Bolivar: June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon CDT Chattanooga: June 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT Clarksville: June 14 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Cookeville: June 14 from noon to 3 p.m. CDT Crossville: June 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT Gallatin: June 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CDT Jackson: June 14 from noon to 2 p.m. CDT Johnson City: June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Kingsport: June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT Knoxville: June 14 from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Madisonville: June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Maryville: June 14 from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Memphis: June 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT Morristown: June 14 from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Murfreesboro: June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon CDT Nashville: June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon CDT Oak Ridge: June 14 from noon to 2 p.m. EDT Paris: June 14 from noon to 2 p.m. CDT Pulaski: June 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT Sevierville: June 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT Tullahoma: June 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CDT Union City: June 14 from noon to 2 p.m. CDT Winchester: June 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Trump protest: Watch national 'No Kings' protests
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14-06-2025
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Live updates: No Kings Day protest held in Oklahoma City
Protestors have gathered in Oklahoma City for the "No Kings National Day of Defiance. OKC's rally is one of hundreds planned across cities in the United States, and was organized by two groups called Indivisible and 50501, created in response to President Donald Trump's first and second terms. The rallies are intended to protest what they organizations call "increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies." The parade also coincides with Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day, and comes amid the Los Angeles protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Follow live updates here: The Oklahoma City "No Kings" protest march begins at 9 a.m. at the corner of Oklahoma City Boulevard and Hudson Avenue. The group plans to march to to City Hall Park, at 109 N. Hudson Ave., and will hold a rally outside City Hall. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: No Kings Day protest against Trump held in OKC: Live updates
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13-06-2025
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Ahead of No Kings protest, Stitt, Mayor Holt remember response to 2020 protests differently
Ahead of a planned protest against President Donald Trump's policies in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma's governor claimed he had to take action during the 2020 protests while local officials stood aside. The "No Kings National Day of Defiance" has been planned for Saturday, June 14, in response to what organizers call authoritarian actions from the Trump administration and Saturday's multimillion-dollar, Washington, D.C., military parade to honor the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. In a video posted on Gov. Kevin Stitt's X account, the governor talked to Newsmax about the upcoming protests — planned in hundreds of cities across the nation — and Oklahoma's response to the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. '... Even some of our big city mayors in Oklahoma were really just refusing to kind of get involved, so then as the governor I stepped in. I had our state police down there arresting people,' he said. The Oklahoman reported between May 30 and May 31, 2020, the Oklahoma City Police Department made 24 arrests on allegations including vandalism, assault on police officers and violating Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt's emergency curfew order. Holt, at the time only two years into his first term, talked to protesters and met with leadership from Black Lives Matter. Over the following days, the city council had a six-hour meeting listening to public comments on race relations and police work, according to The Oklahoman. 'Protesting is a part of American life and it is generally a routine event in OKC. I have full confidence that everyone will handle any scheduled events appropriately,' Holt told The Oklahoman over text. ➤ Be the first to know: Sign up for The Oklahoman's breaking news alerts Meyer Siegfried, a spokesperson for Stitt, said because of the governor's intentional preparations and firm warnings in 2020, protests didn't escalate to the violent events in other states. 'Governor Stitt strongly believes in Americans' First Amendments rights and expects any demonstrations or protests to remain peaceful,' Siegfried said. Stitt did activate the Oklahoma National Guard during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. '... I do not want to see people blocking intersections, I don't want to see broken windows, people carrying stuff out of a Target,' Stitt said when recalling the 2020 protests. 'I said 'You simply arrest them and this stuff will stop,' and that's exactly what we did. We didn't have the unrest that you saw in other big cities around the country.' Since 2020, the city has adopted 39 recommendations from a task force and working group formed out of those conversations in 2020. So far, 16 recommendations have been implemented, including review of de-escalation, use of force and mental health response, and another 11 are close to implementation. Working on implementation is the Public Safety Partnership, a collaboration of city leaders, police officers, subject matter experts and community members. With 13 demonstrations planned across the state, including one in Oklahoma City and three in Tulsa, law enforcement officials are preparing to keep the public safe. Stitt has already taken to social media to tell protesters that while 'peaceful assembly is allowed,' the state troopers are 'standing ready.' 'In Oklahoma, we won't tolerate any threats to our communities, citizens, property owners or law enforcement,' Stitt added in a post made on Wednesday, June 11. 'Just like the summer of 2020, if they show up in our state, we will arrest anyone breaking the law — that's a fact.' Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton could not be reached by the time of publication, but he told News 9 that state troopers protect the right to assemble and peacefully protest, but if a protest turns violent, they're prepared. So far, they're expecting a peaceful protest and haven't seen any credible threats. In Oklahoma City, the 'No Kings OKC' march will start at 9 a.m. at the corner of Hudson Avenue and Oklahoma City Boulevard. The march will end at City Hall Park, where a rally with speakers will take place, ending at noon. Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Dillon Quirk said the department is 'aware' of the planned protest. 'Those gathering are free to peacefully assemble, however if someone chooses to violate or break the law, it will be addressed by law enforcement,' Quirk said. The department did not respond to a question regarding whether the department is taking any specific safety measures ahead of the protest. In Washington, D.C., a military parade honoring the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary is still occurring as scheduled, but there are no 'No Kings' protests planned in the district so as not to detract from honoring veterans, according to national protest organizers. The parade could cost anywhere from $25 million to $40 million, USA TODAY reported, and will feature dozens of armored combat vehicles, helicopters, vintage warplanes, thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the Revolutionary War to the present, horses, two mules and a dog. 'This is not intended to be performative,' Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told USA TODAY. 'We sincerely believe this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.' But the city of Lawton, Oklahoma, home to the Army's Fort Sill, shared in a social media post it has canceled its own annual Army birthday parade due to 'credible security threats amid planned protests.' "When credible intelligence indicated almost certain violence from groups with national ties, we faced an impossible choice. We simply cannot invite families and children to an event where violence is very likely to occur. No celebration is worth putting our community, especially our children, at risk," the post said. A group called 'Lawton Veterans United for Action' was approved to march in the parade, and according to KSWO-TV in Lawton and an event page, planned to use their spot in the parade to protest Trump policies that have impacted veterans. The group organizer, Cindy McIntyre, told KSWO-TV that the parade's safety concerns may stem from social media posts identifying 'No Kings' protesters as 'troublemakers.' Lawton Mayor Stan Booker called the city 'one of the most patriotic communities in America,' and the cancellation will not lessen the city's spirit or ability to celebrate the military and the nation's freedoms. Booker said Lawton residents can still look forward to the upcoming Juneteenth and Independence Day celebrations in the next few weeks. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Ahead of No Kings Day, Stitt, Hold disagree on OKC response to 2020
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13-06-2025
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West Palm police warn of traffic delays, extreme heat ahead of 'No Kings' march to Mar-a-Lago
WEST PALM BEACH — Police are urging the public to prepare for traffic delays and extreme heat on June 14, as large-scale demonstrations are expected to draw crowds to downtown West Palm Beach. The demonstrations are part of a nationwide movement dubbed 'No Kings National Day of Defiance.' Meant to protest President Donald Trump's administration, these rallies coincide with both his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, D.C. Locally, the protest will include a caravan and march to Mar-a-Lago, and a rally at Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. More than 1,000 are expected to participate across Palm Beach County, including in Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton. 'No Kings': Everything you need to know about the anti-Trump protests on Saturday, June 14 in Palm Beach County Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani and a onetime Trump insider-turned-critic, will deliver the keynote address at the Meyer Amphitheatre. The event will feature a lineup of speakers on topics ranging from gun control and women's rights to LGBTQ+ protections and veterans' issues. The West Palm Beach Police Department issued an advisory June 13 urging drivers to steer clear of downtown, warning of heavier-than-normal traffic throughout the area. 'Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead,' the department said. 'Several roadways may be impacted as the events unfold.' Forecasters also predict temperatures will climb into the mid-to-high 90s, raising the risk of heat exhaustion for those outside. The police department's spokesperson, Rachel Leitão, encouraged demonstrators and attendees to drink water, wear light-colored, breathable clothing, limit strenuous activity, apply sunscreen and seek shade regularly. The police department said it supports the right to peaceful assembly and will be present to ensure public safety. 'We are committed to the safety of all participants and members of the public,' Leitão said. 'Please stay aware of your surroundings and take care in the heat.' Hannah Phillips is a journalist covering public safety and criminal justice at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at hphillips@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Police issue heat advisory ahead of 'No King's protest in West Palm Beach
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13-06-2025
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Things to know about the 'No Kings' protests planned in Palm Beach County
Demonstrations are planned in Palm Beach County, the state and around the nation on Saturday, June 14, but state officials warned that Florida is not California and threatened arrest and even death for protestors who become violent in the Sunshine State. "If you hit one of us, you're going to the hospital and jail, and most likely get bitten by one of our big, beautiful dogs that we have here," Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said at a press conference in Titusville this week. "If you throw a brick, a fire bomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains, because we will kill you, graveyard dead." The demonstrations "No Kings National Day of Defiance" — or simply protests called "No Kings" — seek to counter President Donald Trump's multimillion-dollar military parade in Washington on Saturday. The protests also fall on Flag Day, the Army's 250th anniversary celebration, and Trump's birthday. Seven "No Kings" demonstrations are planned in Palm Beach County. They will mark a renewal of dissent following a series of gatherings at Tesla showrooms to air criticism of Elon Musk and the administration's cost-cutting measures this spring. In all, 17 so-called "No Kings" rallies and marches will take place in South Florida, stretching from Palm Beach Gardens to Key West. One of the demonstrations in Palm Beach County could bring protesters to the edge of Palm Beach and Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club. In West Palm Beach, protesters plan to gather at 9 a.m. at Phipps Skate Park, 4715 S. Dixie Highway, before walking toward Mar-a-Lago beginning at 10 a.m., according to a website for the event. Palm Beach Police are aware of the plans for a demonstration on Southern Boulevard near Trump's Palm Beach estate, department spokesman Capt. Will Rothrock said. Trump is not expected to be at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday. While he frequently visits his primary residence, referred to as the "Winter White House," or "Southern White House," on weekends during the social season in Palm Beach, he more often spends occasional weekends at his Bedminster, New Jersey club after the Palm Beach social season. Some organizers on Saturday also plan to drive past Mar-a-Lago in a caravan, he said. According to an event website, that route will take them along U.S. 1, east past Mar-a-Lago into Palm Beach, and then back to Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach. Protesters will be able to walk toward but not past Mar-a-Lago, Rothrock said. 'Anything with a group demonstration typically gets held to the tidal relief bridge or west,' he said, adding that gatherings are not allowed farther east past that smaller bridge on Southern Boulevard because of traffic, safety and security concerns. According to an email sent by Willy Guardiola, a Palm Beach County GOP organizer and Trump supporter, there are no "counter-protests" planned in Palm Beach County. Guardiola said he has spoken to "many of our police departments in (Palm Beach) County and "they will be prepared." Guardiola listed the seven locations where demonstrations are planned and urged his followers to "stay away from these 7 different locations." West Palm Beach Boca Raton Boynton Beach Delray Beach Lake Worth Beach Palm Beach/Mar-a-Largo Palm Beach Gardens On Feb. 4, 2017, protesters marched from downtown West Palm Beach to Mar-a-Lago. The march ended peacefully without any injuries to law enforcement or protesters, or arrests. Police later said there were a few tense moments at the end of the marching route when police officials worried the crowd, estimated at more than 3,000, might get out of hand and warrant the use of tear gas. 'It was really an unsafe environment in West Palm and Palm Beach,' said Kirk Blouin, then the public safety director for the town of Palm Beach. He said that he was surprised there were no major incidents. Palm Beach police, West Palm Beach police, the Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office met the following week to discuss ways to improve their tactics for the next local political demonstration. In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020, a protest against police brutality took place in Palm Beach County and hundreds marched along West Palm Beach's thoroughfares, lying in silence on an overpass, facing off briefly with officers blocking the bridge to Trump's Mar-a-Lago, then continuing along city streets amid chants for reform. The peaceful march brought together more than 300 people for what was at the time about the seventh day of demonstrations in Palm Beach County over the killing of Floyd. According to the No Kings website, over 75 protests (including multiple in the same city) are planned across Florida as of June 10: Apalachicola Apopka Boca Raton Boynton Beach Bronson Casselberry Clermont | Clermont | Clermont | Clermont Cocoa Coral Springs Davenport Daytona Beach DeLand Delray Beach Ellenton Englewood Fort Lauderdale Fort Myers Fort Walton Beach Gainesville Hollywood Inverness Jacksonville | Jacksonville Key Largo Key West Kissimmee Lakeland | Lakeland Lake Mary Lake Worth Beach Largo Leesburg Marathon Miami | Miami Miami Beach Mount Dora Naples | Naples New Port Richey New Smyrna Beach Ocala Orlando Orange City Orange Park Palatka Palm Bay Palm Beach/Mar-a-Largo Palm Beach Gardens Palm Coast Palm Harbor Panama City Pensacola | Pensacola Plant City Poinciana Port Charlotte Port St. Joe Port St. Lucie Riverview Sarasota | Sarasota Sebastian Sebring Spring Hill St. Augustine St. Johns County St. Petersburg Tallahassee Tampa The Villages Venice Vero Beach West Palm Beach This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: What to know about 'No Kings' protests planned in Palm Beach County
