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WPEC CBS 12 on MSNFlag Day protests planned near Mar-a-Lago on President Trump’s 79th birthdayThis saturday's Flag Day and also President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, but instead of celebrations, some South Floridians plan to protest. The “No Kings” mov
A small group of about 20 demonstrators were located on the same side as the "No Kings" protesters, but in front of the library parking lot. One demonstrator said they were there to celebrate Flag Day and to support their country. Many pro-Trump signs were stuck in the ground in front of the sidewalk where the stood.
The No Kings events come after days of protests following raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles, and Trump’s subsequent deployment of thousands of National Guard and U.S. Marines troops to “temporarily protect” ICE and other federal personnel, along with federal property.
The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces.
The 1,800 "No Kings" protests across the country are meant to express frustration over President Trump's actions that organizers say are authoritarian.
Users slammed the media outlet for touting protest merchandise on eve of nationwide demonstrations against the president.
The U.S. is celebrating Flag Day and the Army’s 250th birthday with a massive parade in Washington while Americans across the country make their voices heard in opposition to President Trump’s administration.
Around 2,000 protests and rallies were planned nationwide, with thousands of people also attending staged “No Kings” events in Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Green Bay. Rallies were canceled in Minnesota out of caution following shootings targeting local lawmakers.