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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Why ‘No Kings’ protests are taking place in all 50 states and a dozen countries

  • Organizers predict Saturday's “No Kings” rallies against President Donald Trump's administration could be one of the largest demonstrations in US history, with over 9 million people expected to participate nationwide.
  • The Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul has been designated as the national flagship event, with organizers expecting up to 100,000 attendees.
  • The St. Paul rally will feature performances by Bruce Springsteen and Joan Baez, alongside appearances from actor Jane Fonda and Senator Bernie Sanders.
  • The White House dismissed the nationwide protests as the product of “leftist funding networks” with little real public support.
  • Rallies are also planned in over a dozen other countries, from Europe to Australia, with a virtual event available for those unable to attend in person.

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