Trump, Tucson and Protest
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Protests are planned in nearly 2,000 locations across the country, from city blocks and small towns to courthouse steps and community parks, organizers said, but no events are scheduled in
Over 2,000 “No Kings” protests were held in major cities and small towns across the country, including multiple here in southern Arizona.
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump coincided with his 79th birthday and a major military parade in Washington, D.C.
Huge, boisterous crowds marched in New York, Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles, some behind “no kings” banners in boisterous, and mostly calm demonstrations.
Let that be our message versus damage to property and some behavior that doesn't make Tucsonans proud," said Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar.
Debbie Simmons holds up her “Criminal Felon” during a “No Kings” protest at the corner of State Road 436 and Howell Branch Road in Casselberry, Fla., Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Despite organizers saying the "No Kings' protests will be peaceful, Mexico's consul in Phoenix, warned against participation, especially for those without legal status.
Hundreds came out to protest at Reid Park while President Trump had a military parade to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Army.