Nationwide protests erupt against Trump's military parade plans

On Jun. 14, 2025, organizers with the 50501 Movement planned more than 2,000 “No Kings” protest events in nearly 1,800 cities across all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Organizers estimated that over 5 million people participated nationwide.

A coalition of more than 200 organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union, MoveOn, the American Federation of Teachers and the Communications Workers of America, backed the demonstrations.

Some international solidarity rallies were planned in Colombia, Malawi, Italy, Portugal, Germany and the United Kingdom.

U.S. Capitol Police arrested 60 protesters Friday evening after barriers were pushed down near the Rotunda steps.

🦆Minnesota “No Kings” events were canceled after the shootings of state lawmakers and the discovery of protest flyers in the suspect’s vehicle.

Protests in Green Valley, 🌵Arizona drew a few hundred participants despite a forecast high of 106 °F, and Philadelphia hosted the flagship event where demonstrators carried American flags to reclaim patriotic symbolism.

Organizers deliberately avoided holding demonstrations in 🏛️Washington, D.C., and most local actions took place in the morning before President Trump’s 6:30 p.m. ET military parade, which he warned would be met with “very big force.”