From Coast To Coast Citizens Mobilize Against Trump In Nationwide “No Kings” Day

A significant wave of protests is expected this weekend across the United States against President Donald Trump’s increasingly autocratic initiatives, according to CNN. Over 2,500 “No Kings” demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday, October 18, representing a continuation of the sizeable rallies held in June that attracted nearly five million participants nationwide. Organized by the Indivisible Project, this new series of protests arises amid a government shutdown and Trump’s controversial decision to deploy National Guard troops to several urban centers.Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, emphasized the anticipated turnout, expressing a collective determination to challenge authoritarianism and corruption. Her remarks follow an uptick in government measures perceived as authoritarian, including intensified ICE raids and expanded military presence in Democratic jurisdictions.Meanwhile, Republican leaders have criticized the protests, with House Speaker Mike Johnson suggesting that they contribute to ongoing governmental turmoil. Local leaders, anticipating unrest, have varied opinions on the implications of military presence alongside these demonstrations.