The demonstrators in more than 1,800 cities across the United States, and in 19 other countries move to the streets on Saturday for a coordinated global protest against tyranny, political violence and the growing strong policy.
Under the cry of the assembly “No kings“The leading demonstration of the movement occurs in Philadelphia, while cities like New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, London and Nairobi also see crowds. Abroad, the campaign adopted the name” no tyrants “in countries where organizations remain in place, such as Canada and Australia.
This timing is deliberate: On Saturday, former President Donald Trump, who is planning to celebrate with a large military -style show in Washington, DC.
Critics likened to the type of state scene often in authoritarian nations. Supporters of a procession insist that the celebration honors military service. But the organizers of the “No Kings” movement say they are not dangerous of patriotism and personal glorification.
“This is not only about one man,” reads a statement on the campaign site. “It comes to stopping a political culture that expresses power over people.”
The protests and reviews come amid a volatile weekend. In Minnesota, the officials emphasized Deadly shooting Former House of Representatives, Melissa Hortmann, and Senator John Hoffman’s injury to political motives. in The Middle EastThe exchange of new missiles between Iran and Israel is escalating regional tensions.
While Trump is preparing for his peak time in the capital, demonstrators around the world say the largest message is clear: democracy cannot escape the power that has not been verified.
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