Protesters are preparing to mark President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday with a now-familiar display of opposition — a coordinated demonstration meant to disrupt planned celebrations.
Those organizing the protest say their intention is to overshadow the military parade scheduled for June 14 in Washington, D.C., which Trump’s team is arranging in honor of the day.
A group called Refuse Fascism has taken responsibility for the effort. The organization has previously staged anti-Trump protests in locations such as downtown Los Angeles, according to a Sunday report from ABC’s Channel 7.
Sunsara Taylor, a member of Refuse Fascism, told the station:
“Donald Trump is trashing the rule of law, he’s disappearing immigrants, he’s threatening to do the same without any due process (for) legal citizens. The other day on television he said he didn’t know if he has to abide by the Constitution. This is an emergency. Not just for people in this country, but for all over the planet.”
The protest has been branded “No King’s Day” by the group.
However, Newsweek noted that the real driver behind the event is a coalition called “No Kings,” supported by organizations like Black Voters Matter and the Declaration for American Democracy.
The coalition is organizing efforts to mobilize people “everywhere Trump isn’t — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings,” according to the Newsweek article. Whether that call will lead to widespread participation remains uncertain.
Protests against Donald Trump have been a consistent feature of his presidency, beginning with his first inauguration. Demonstrations erupted repeatedly throughout his time in office, though few have matched the size or intensity of those that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Meanwhile, on June 14, Washington will host a parade organized by the administration in celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
The event is expected to include military tanks, thousands of service members on foot, and an aerial display of military aircraft flying above the capital.
How dare Trump stop their lawlessness and immorality.