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CBS News
4 days ago
- 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
4 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- 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
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘No Kings' Rallies Draw Massive Crowds in US as Clashes Hit LA
(Bloomberg) -- Protesters filled streets in hundreds of cities across the US to oppose President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday, as he held a military parade in Washington. Shuttered NY College Has Alumni Fighting Over Its Future Trump's Military Parade Has Washington Bracing for Tanks and Weaponry NYC Renters Brace for Price Hikes After Broker-Fee Ban As Part of a $45 Billion Push, ICE Prepares for a Vast Expansion of Detention Space Do World's Fairs Still Matter? Anti-Trump activists, including labor unions and civil-rights groups, organized the nationwide demonstrations under the banner of 'No Kings,' denouncing what they say are Trump's authoritarian tendencies — and the parade being held on his 79th birthday. The nationwide protests were largely peaceful, with anti-Trump chants, banners opposing the president's effort to deport undocumented immigrants, and people dancing in the streets. But the day also saw sporadic violence. In Salt Lake City, Utah, one person was shot during a protest, police said. Los Angeles saw skirmishes between law enforcement and demonstrators in the city's downtown area after the main protest ended. The 'day of defiance' was initially called to protest the US president's turning the Army's 250th birthday celebration into an expansive show of military hardware. It gained urgency after federal immigration raids in Los Angeles sparked protests and political strife between Trump and Democratic leaders. Major demonstrations took place in Philadelphia, the cradle of US independence, Chicago and across California, including San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles, where the opposition to immigration raids had prompted Trump to seize control of the state's National Guard and deploy US Marines. In New York, marchers gathered at Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan and marched down Fifth Avenue. The Seattle Police Department placed the crowd size in that city in excess of 70,000 and said there were no confrontations or property destruction. 'Let's make sure we show the world the best of Los Angeles and our country,' Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said as protests got underway. 'Let's stand in contrast to the provocation, escalation and violence.' The city's police chief Jim McDonnell predicted a turnout of tens of thousands, numbers that appeared to materialize across the city. After a largely peaceful day, hundreds of law enforcement officers swarmed a small section of the city's downtown as the main protest ended. They guarded key government buildings including City Hall and the federal building, while dispersing demonstrators with pepper balls, flash bangs and less-lethal projectiles. Protesters hurled some bottles and rocks and shot fireworks, according to police. Scenes showed police on horseback rushing demonstrators and aggressively pushing them back. While police faced scattered violence in Los Angeles, fears of an eruption of violence in the city did not materialize. As night fell, the downtown area remained largely calm, with police enforcing a curfew. The day was earlier marred when two Democratic state politicians in Minnesota were shot, one of them fatally, in what Trump said was likely a targeted attack. 'No Kings' canceled its events across the state as law enforcement hunted for the shooter. In Texas, authorities temporarily evacuated the state capitol complex in Austin after receiving threats against state lawmakers planning to attend a 'No Kings' protest. A suspect was arrested later Saturday at a traffic stop in the town of La Grange, the Texas Department of Public Safety said on social media. About 2,000 events were planned, from the West Coast to Miami and the Midwest to New England. Organizers explicitly excluded Washington from the protests, saying they wanted to draw a contrast with the Army parade and make 'everywhere else the story of America' on the day. About 200 protesters assembled anyway about a 20-minute walk from the White House, AP reported. In Louisville, Kentucky, a crowd of thousands sang in unison and cheered motorists who honked their horns in support, broadcaster WHAS reported. US Senator Bernie Sanders said he drew more than 500 people in Stowe, Vermont, at a protest meant to say no 'to the authoritarianism that has taken hold of our country.' --With assistance from Susanne Barton and Julie Fine. American Mid: Hampton Inn's Good-Enough Formula for World Domination The Spying Scandal Rocking the World of HR Software New Grads Join Worst Entry-Level Job Market in Years As Companies Abandon Climate Pledges, Is There a Silver Lining? US Tariffs Threaten to Derail Vietnam's Historic Industrial Boom ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
