No Kings, protest and Donald Trump
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Demonstrators at No Kings protests around the U.S. dressed up as frogs and other animals. Many said they were trying to counter the GOP narrative that they are radical leftists who hate America.
It was the second, nationwide “No Kings” protest day to take place in Detroit to denounce the work of President Donald Trump, and it was speckled with such creatures — people in inflatable costumes — that are seemingly becoming a symbol of the ongoing anti-Trump movement. The unicorn said she'll hang on to hers for just that reason going forward.
Protesters across 50 states turned the ‘No Kings’ rally into a colorful display of satire with inflatable costumes and creative signs mocking the Trump administration
Following Portland's example, demonstrators at No Kings protests around the U.S. donned inflatable costumes to counter the Republican narrative that the events are hate-filled and un-American.
On Saturday, thousands of New Mexicans gathered in Downtown Albuquerque to participate in the second No Kings protest, following the first that took place back in June.
Officials in Oregon first found out on Sept. 26 that a surge of troops could be coming to Portland. Still awaiting clarity, the city has become an eccentric flashpoint in the national discourse on how the president can use the National Guard.
Miami’s “No Kings” protest had an Uncle Sam, a tribute to Portland’s inflatable frog costumes and lots of homemade signs bashing the Trump administration for a host of issues.
Metro Detroiters in inflatable costumes might walk the streets on Saturday, Oct. 18, as a part of the national No Kings protest against Trump.