No Kings, Trump and Arizona
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The protest comes months after thousands of Arizonans gathered June 14 for a No Kings demonstration at the state Capitol in Phoenix. The event was among 2,000 anti-Trump demonstrations in communities around the country on the president’s birthday. The protests in February were held on Presidents Day.
Hundreds of people are at the Arizona Capitol on Saturday morning for the No Kings Day protest. They're rallying against the Trump administration while while the president says he is no "king."
PHOENIX — One thing is certain: The “No Kings” movement is growing in Arizona. Protests across the state Saturday morning featured similar, if not larger, crowds compared to protests in June. And there were more locations.
From Maricopa and San Tan Valley to Anthem and Fountain Hills to Sun City and Buckeye, there are many events in the greater Phoenix area, according to a No Kings map at nokings.org. There is only one rally planned in Phoenix at the Arizona State Capitol at 1700 W. Washington St.
A second "No Kings" rally against Donald Trump is planned for October 18 across Arizona and the nation. Organizers state the protests are a response to what they call Trump's "violent authoritarian attacks on our freedoms." Nearly two dozen rallies are ...
Millions are expected to join the second wave of nationwide “No Kings” rallies to denounce what organizers call authoritarian overreach.
The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
Protesters once again are expected to gather in streets across the country this weekend in opposition of President Donald Trump’s policies. Here's what you need to know about the demonstrations.