Live updates: 'No Kings' protests against Trump planned nationwide
The Brief
The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since President Trump returned to office.
Millions of people are expected to turn out in nearly 2,000 cities across the U.S.
They're protesting Trump's policies and hoping to counter the massive military parade in Washington, DC.
From New York to California and almost everywhere in between, "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump's policies are happening in nearly 2,000 cities across the U.S. Saturday as a military parade rolls in Washington for the Army's 250th anniversary.
The protests, organized by the 50501 national movement, are meant to counter what organizers call a day for Trump to feed his own ego as he turns 79 years old.
You can watch live coverage on LiveNow from FOX in the video player above or wherever you stream. Here's the latest:
12 p.m. ET: Atlanta's 5,000-capacity "No Kings" rally quickly reached its limit. There were around 5,000 people inside the plaza, with another 2,000 outside the area.
The backstory
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.
The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths.
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Earlier protests organized by 50501 have rallied against Trump and his former billionaire adviser Elon Musk, who led Trump's Department of Government Efficiency to cut federal spending.
What they're saying
"The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us," the No Kings website says. "On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings."
Local perspective
People of all ages are expected to come together in nearly 2,000 protest locations for speeches, marching, carrying signs and waving American flags. The movement is committed to keeping their protests nonviolent.
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It's unclear whether any protests will take place in Washington, DC, the site of the Army birthday and Flag Day parade. There are no official protests scheduled there, per the 50501 movement, but unplanned protests could pop up. The Army birthday celebration had already been planned, but earlier this spring, Trump announced his intention to ratchet up the event – which falls on Trump's birthday – to include 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks and Paladin self-propelled howitzers rolling through the city streets. He has long sought a similar display of patriotic force.
The flagship "No Kings" march and rally will be held in Philadelphia.
You can learn more and see a map of scheduled protests here.
The Source
This report includes information from The Associated Press, the 50501 movement website and previous LiveNow from FOX reporting.
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