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“No Kings” protests drew large crowds across U.S.

Protesters denounced what they view as the authoritarian tendencies of President Trump. Saturday’s demonstrations were meant to build on momentum gained from more than 2,000 such protests on June 14. They were boisterous but orderly, with police largely keeping a low profile.

Reuters - Oct. 20, 2025, 5:43 a.m. ET

Troops in the streets and political violence: Americans grapple with a charged moment