Protesters have called for Trump to be “dethroned” as they compare his actions to that of a king and not a democratically elected president.

Under the rallying cry “ No Kings ,” the movement’s flagship demonstration is happening in Philadelphia, while cities like New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, London and Nairobi are also seeing crowds. Abroad, the campaign adopted the name “No Tyrants” in countries where monarchies remain in place, such as Canada and Australia.

Across the United States, a defiant grassroots movement has taken shape in response to what organisers describe as an increasingly authoritarian presidency. The 'No Kings' protest, held on 14 June to coincide with both Flag Day and President Donald Trump's birthday,

The No Kings events are intended to present a peaceful but patriotic “split screen” to the Trump administration’s military parade and reject what they call the president’s overreach. Groups including the American Civil Liberties Union,

The No Kings Day of Defiance protests will happen during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Now, in the very same week when he dispatches the National Guard and the Marines to Los Angeles to silence protesters’ righteous cries for justice in the face of his cruel assaults on our immigrant brothers and sisters, he hosts a grand parade. We hold a parade of the people.

Several West Michigan communities are preparing to join an expected 1,800 global protests this weekend against perceived tyranny in the United States government

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The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.

Organizers across the country, including Indiana, are planning to host "No Kings" protests on June 14, which will coincide with both Flag Day and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. A military parade will also take place in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. military, White House officials have announced.