Trump, protest and No Kings
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Memphians gathered in the Bluff City on Saturday, June 14, at Poplar and Highland for a protest organized by Indivisible Tennessee.
A sweeping wave of protest swept across the country this weekend as millions joined the No Kings movement, opposing what organizers call an erosion of democratic norms under President Trump’s administration.
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Thousands protest against Trump in Tennessee, calling out authoritarian tendencies during the 'No Kings' movement.
The protests are part of a nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump. The flagship “No Kings” march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., where amilitary parade will take place for Trump’s birthday.
Over 1000 people gathered at the Bicentennial Mall State Park June 14 for the No Kings protest, a nationwide movement with around 2000 events across the country. Despite the spotty rain and dreary conditions, the event was lively and peaceful, with groups of musicians leading a number of chants and dance circles forming on the lawn.
Demonstrators are expected to gather at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the national No Kings protest movement.
The peaceful Knoxville protest drew hundreds of East Tennesseans from different walks of life to Market Square on Friday evening before the group marched to the Howard H. Baker, Jr. U.S. Courthouse to demonstrate.
The Republican supermajority has passed multiple measures related to protests, they say, to protect the public.