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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The U.S. has 'No Kings' say hundreds of El Pasoans who joined anti-Trump protest
Chants of "No Kings" echoed through Edgemere Park as hundreds of El Pasoans joined the nationwide day of protests against the policies of President Donald Trump. Protesters of all ages gathered on the corner of Airport Boulevard with creative signs condemning Trump's attacks on immigrants, in defense of U.S. democracy and echoing the popular Trump acronym, TACO — Trump Always Chickens Out. The protest quickly spread down Edgemere Boulevard as more people continued to arrive throughout the morning for the "No Kings" protests on Saturday, June 14. "We have to be active participants in our democracy, we can't just sit idly by," Christina Franco, a 55-year-old resident of El Paso, said "We don't have kings. We have equal branches of government that have to do each of their parts." People started to gather before 10 a.m. and many remained after 1 p.m. The protest coincided with the president's 79th birthday, Flag Day, and a military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, which will include displays by troops, tanks, and other military equipment. The protests were organized to condemn Trump's increasing overreach, disregard for the independence of the other branches of government and increasingly authoritarian actions. More: For the first time in decades, the US-Mexico border is silent. Here's why The protests were peaceful, with organizers reminding the people who had gathered on the 100-plus-degree day to drink water. Police were a constant presence to guarantee the safety of those who were demonstrating. The protesters were joined by U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, who has condemned the Trump administration's misuse of taxpayer money, including the $45 million spent on the military parade on Saturday. "Our country is in a very precarious moment, as we see judges ignored, as we see democratically-elected leaders arrested, thrown to the ground, handcuffed, and as we see increasing egregious corruption and self-dealing," Escobar said. "I think most of us here understand the grave risk that our country is in. Our democracy is backsliding in a way none of us has seen in this country. Peaceful civic resistance is critical in this moment." More: 'It is a setup': ICE arrests migrants after their hearings at El Paso federal courthouse Millions of people across the United States participated in anti-Trump protests Saturday in nearly 2,000 towns and cities. The national "No Kings" protests were organized by the 50501 movement in support of the U.S.'s democracy. The movement's name stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. The protest in El Paso was organized by members of the Indivisible the 915 and EPTX United groups. Organizers were happy with the turnout, said Jackie Dean, an organizer with Indivisible the 915. More: El Paso joins national protests against ICE raids and military deployment Saturday's protests follow a week that saw massive protests in Los Angeles against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in southern California. Trump deployed the California National Guard and active-duty Marines to Los Angeles in response to the protests. The protests in Los Angeles quickly spread over concerns of the heavy-handed raids by ICE. "I am out here because they are separating families," Rafael Pineda, a 30-year-old resident of El Paso, said during Saturday's protest. "They are leaving scars not just in our community, but across the world. Human rights aren't being respected. We are acknowledging that reality and that many of us are upset." Jeff Abbott covers the border for the El Paso Times and can be reached at:jdabbott@ @palabrasdeabajo on Twitter or @ on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Hundreds in El Paso join 'No Kings' anti-Trump protest
CBS News
16-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Retailers cash in on Army's 250th anniversary and "No Kings" protest
What to know about Trump's Army anniversary parade and "No Kings" protests What to know about Army anniversary parade What to know about Army anniversary parade Merchandise has cropped up for sale on Amazon, Temu and other online retailers in a move to cash in on two coinciding events: the Army's 250th anniversary parade and the "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration. For the Army's 250th anniversary, hundreds of items appeared for sale on Amazon and Etsy including T-shirts, hats, mugs and more. One T-shirt for sale on Amazon and Etsy, for example, reads "250 Years Defending Liberty" with the U.S. flag, while another commemorates "250 Years of Service" with the message, "Freedom Isn't Free." On China-based a seller shipping goods from a U.S.-based warehouse offers a T-shirt reading "No Kings in America" and featuring the Statue of Liberty and American flag for $5.20. On Amazon, a search for "No Kings" yielded 1,000 results. Much of the merchandise available on the e-commerce giant's site is printed on demand, meaning not in stock. Sellers print T-shirts or make the goods as soon as they are ordered to avoid sitting on unwanted inventory. Walmart, which has distanced itself from an ad promoting No Kings that was funded by Walmart heiress Christy Walton, offers a more limited amount of merchandise related to the events on its website. It's common for sellers to quickly mock up merchandise tied to current events. For example, retailers were quick to start selling apparel featuring images of President Trump with a bloodied ear after he was shot at a rally last year in an assassination attempt. The No Kings protests were scheduled to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary. The day was also President Trump's 79th birthday. Editor's note: This story has been updated with more information about the range of items for sale.
The Independent
16-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Police use tear gas on anti-Trump protesters in LA
Tensions rose at "No Kings" protests against Donald Trump in downtown Los Angeles on the weekend. Law enforcement used officers on horseback, flash bangs, and tear gas to push back and clear out protesters after the formal event concluded. Millions participated in protests against Trump's agenda in more than 2,000 communities, coinciding with a military parade in Washington, D.C., for the Army's 250th anniversary and the president's birthday. The demonstrations were organised to protest against what organisers termed President Trump's authoritarian agenda, including recent immigration raids. Watch the video in full above.
News24
15-06-2025
- Politics
- News24
‘No faux-king way': US anti-Trump protesters find creative outlets at ‘No Kings' rallies
Protesters across the US mocked President Donald Trump with creative signs during widespread 'No Kings' parades, spotlighting significant themes. Many signs humorously critiqued Trump's actions and statements, while others highlighted local culture and issues, like anti-ICE sentiments. The nationwide demonstrations upheld America's republican origins, with messages rejecting any notion of monarchy. US protesters came armed with their wit and, pieces of cardboard, using 'No Kings' parades on Saturday to mock US President Donald Trump with some inventive signs. 'Go to therapy Donald. Authoritarianism is not self-care,' read one placard in front of the federal building in Los Angeles, the focus of more than a week of protests over a Trump-ordered crackdown on immigration. 'Trump has a mugshot, my father does not,' said one sign, a reference to Trump's 2023 arrest in Georgia that produced one of the most famous police photographs in the world. One man in a suit stood in front of uniformed soldiers deployed by the president, wearing a big smile and carrying a sign that said: 'You're taking orders from a draft dodger'. In New York, a protester held a board referencing Trump's infamous election debate claims – widely debunked – that migrants were consuming people's pets. 'They're eating the checks. They're eating the balances,' it said. In Denver, a sign said: 'Elect a clown, expect a circus', while back in Los Angeles others picked up the theme: 'No crown for the clown'. In a city with a vibrant LGBTQ scene, there was no shortage of references to the community. 'Yaas queens! No kings', read one sign. Take a look at this video from SKY7. Thousands of people marched on Saturday from San Francisco's Dolores Park to Civic Center in front of City Hall in support of "No Kings Day" protests. San Francisco was just one of thousands of cities across the United States taking part of… — ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) June 14, 2025 Other slogans were very specific to the sprawling metropolis. 'In LA, only Kobe is King', read one placard carried by a man wearing a Los Angeles Lakers kit, in homage to legendary guard Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in 2020. Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images'The only ICE I want is in my matcha' and 'ICE melts in California', said others, taking aim at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers whose raids on workplaces and farms sparked anger. Some signs referenced what they claimed was creeping 'fascism' in the United States, with at least one photo of Trump doctored with a moustache to make him look like Adolf Hitler. 'Anne Frank wrote about this in her diary', said one sign, a reference to the young Jewish girl who fled the Nazis and kept a journal of her life in hiding. Chris Juhn/Anadolu via Getty Images 'America, you in danger girl', said another. Throughout the nation there were references to the United States' birth as a republic, one that threw off the absolute power of the British monarchy almost 250 years ago. But demonstrators said they did not get rid of one king to replace him with another. 'No faux-king way', said one tiny Nome, Alaska, home to fewer than 4 000 people, a small demo was one of thousands taking place across the country. 'The only king Alaskans want is king salmon', said one demonstrator's sign, according to pictures published on the website of the local Nome Nugget newspaper. Some protesters opted for the pithy. 'NOPE', said one sign, the letter 'E' replaced by a sideways crown. 'That's enough', said another. 'I'm not usually a sign person, but GEEZ...' said one.
Malay Mail
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
No kings, just quips: Protesters roast Trump with cardboard sass
LOS ANGELES, June 15 — They came armed with their wit and, pieces of cardboard: US protesters used 'No Kings' parades yesterday to mock US President Donald Trump with some inventive signs. 'Go to therapy Donald. Authoritarianism is not self-care,' read one placard in front of the federal building in Los Angeles, the focus of more than a week of protests over a Trump-ordered crackdown on immigration. 'Trump has a mugshot, my father does not,' said one sign, a reference to Trump's 2023 arrest in Georgia that produced one of the most famous police photographs in the world. One man in a suit stood in front of uniformed soldiers deployed by the president, wearing a big smile and carrying a sign that said: 'You're taking orders from a draft dodger.' In New York, a protester held a board referencing Trump's infamous election debate claims — widely debunked — that migrants were consuming people's pets. 'They're eating the checks. They're eating the balances,' it said. Demonstrators protest the Trump administration during the 'No Kings' national rally in Denver June 14, 2025. — AFP pic In Denver, a sign said: 'Elect a clown, expect a circus,' while back in Los Angeles others picked up the theme: 'No crown for the clown.' In a city with a vibrant LGBTQ scene, there was no shortage of references to the community. 'Yaas queens! No kings,' said one sign. Other slogans were very specific to the sprawling metropolis. 'In LA, only Kobe is King,' read one placard carried by a man wearing a Los Angeles Lakers kit, in homage to legendary guard Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in 2020. 'The only ICE I want is in my matcha' and 'ICE melts in California,' said others, taking aim at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers whose raids on workplaces and farms sparked anger. Some signs referenced what they claimed was creeping 'fascism' in the United States, with at least one photo of Trump doctored with a moustache to make him look like Adolf Hitler. Protesters dressed as characters from 'The Handmaid's Tale' hold signs during the 'No Kings' national rally in Seattle June 14, 2025. — AFP pic 'Anne Frank wrote about this in her diary,' said one sign, a reference to the young Jewish girl who fled the Nazis and kept a journal of her life in hiding. 'America, you in danger girl,' said another. Throughout the nation there were references to the United States' birth as a republic, one that threw off the absolute power of the British monarchy almost 250 years ago. But demonstrators said they did not get rid of one king to replace him with another. 'No faux-king way,' said one sign. Demonstrators protest the Trump administration during the 'No Kings' national rally in Denver June 14, 2025. — AFP pic In tiny Nome, Alaska, home to fewer than 4,000 people, a small demo was one of thousands taking place across the country. 'The only king Alaskans want is king salmon,' said one demonstrator's sign, according to pictures published on the website of the local Nome Nugget newspaper. Some protesters opted for the pithy. 'NOPE,' said one sign, the letter 'E' replaced by a sideways crown. 'That's enough,' said another. 'I'm not usually a sign person, but GEEZ...' said one. — AFP
