The city was preparing for a massive demonstration across the United States against President Donald Trump on Saturday. Officials have calmed down, National Guard troops mobilised, and Trump attended the military parade in Washington to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Army, the Associated Press reported.
Philadelphia is planning a march and rally for the flagship No Kings, but there is no event in Washington, D.C. that will host a military parade on Trump’s birthday.
The demonstrations are on fire across the country over the federal immigration enforcement attack that began last week, and come shortly after protests that protesters blocked the highway and ordered the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, where cars were burned.
Police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bang hand rena bullets, authorities enforced a curfew in Los Angeles, and the Democratic governor called it “a “surprising abuse of power,” which shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement.”
The governor and city officials vowed to protect their right to protest and not tolerate violence.
Republican governors of Virginia, Texas, Nebraska and Missouri are mobilizing National Guard troops to help law enforcement manage demonstrations.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said Friday that there was “zero tolerance” for violence, destruction or traffic destruction, and that “if you violate the law, you will be arrested.”
In Missouri, Gov. Mike Kehoe has issued a similar message, vowing to take a proactive approach and “wait for the confusion to continue.”
The Nebraska governor signed an emergency declaration on Friday to revitalize the state’s National Guard. This is a step called “precautions to address recent cases of citizen unrest across the country.”
Organizers say one march will be sent to the gates of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. There, Republican Gov. Ron Desantis warned demonstrators that “the line is very clear and we won’t go beyond that.”
The governor has also settled down.
On social media, Washington State Democrat Gov. Bob Ferguson called for a peaceful protest over the weekend to prevent Trump from sending his troops to the nation.
“Donald Trump wants to say we can’t deal with our own public safety in Washington,” Ferguson said.
In a statement Friday, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, urged that “protesters remain peaceful and calm to exercise their initial amendment rights to make their voices heard.”
Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration and state police are working with Philadelphia police forces before they estimate organizers could approach 100,000.
District Attorney Larry Krasner, the top Philadelphia prosecutor, warned that anyone who comes to Philadelphia to break the law faces arrests with more than their authority. He called civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. as the protester’s guide.
“If you’re doing what Martin Luther King did, you’re fine,” Krasner said at a press conference.
Some law enforcement agencies announced they are stepping up their efforts over the weekend. In California, state troopers fall into “tactical warnings.” This means that all holidays will be cancelled for all officers.
Why is he called the “king”?
The theme of “The King” was organized by the 50501 movement, which supported democracy and opposed what they called the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 represents 50 states, 50 protests, one move.
The protest earlier this year denounced Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk. Protesters are asking Trump to “abdicate” to compare his actions to the king’s actions rather than the democratically elected president.
Why are they protesting on Saturday?
According to a statement from the organizers, the king is organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire politics and militarization of the country’s democracy.
Organizers intend the protest to counter the Army’s 250th anniversary ceremony. This earned Trump the Ratchet to include a military parade.
The event features hundreds of military vehicles, aircraft and thousands of soldiers. It is also Trump’s 79th birthday and flag day.
“The flag does not belong to President Trump. It’s ours,” says the King’s website. “On June 14th, we are showing up where he is not.
According to a statement from the organizers, the king is organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire politics and militarization of the country’s democracy.
Organizers intend the protest to counter the Army’s 250th anniversary ceremony. This earned Trump the Ratchet to include a military parade.
The event features hundreds of military vehicles, aircraft and thousands of soldiers. It is also Trump’s 79th birthday and flag day.
“The flag does not belong to President Trump. It’s ours,” says the King’s website. “On June 14th, we are showing up where he is not.
What is planned for the “No Kings” protest?
Protests are scheduled in around 2,000 locations, from city blocks to small towns, from city blocks to small towns to small towns, organizers said.
The demonstration is expected to include speeches and marching, organizers said in a phone call Wednesday. This group is expected to seek to exclude conflict, as the core principle behind all “king” events is a commitment to non-violent behavior.
According to the website, no weapons of any kind should be brought to the “king” event.
How many people are expected to participate?
The organizers say King’s Day is expected to be the biggest day mobilization since Trump took office. Organizers said they are preparing millions of people to take them to all 50 states and federal streets.