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Trump's Military Parade Sparks Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests

6/12/2025

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Trump's Warning Protests

President Trump issued a stark warning of a "very big force" against protesters during his military parade on June 14, his 79th birthday. While claiming he was unaware of planned demonstrations, he labeled protesters as "people that hate our country." In response, nationwide "No Kings" protests are gearing up to promote peaceful resistance against his authoritarian approach.

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Trump's Immigration Protests

Protests erupted across major U.S. cities this week, fueled by outrage over President Trump's immigration raids and the arrest of labor leader David Huerta. As tensions rose, Trump issued a stern warning against any disruptions during his $45 million military parade on June 14, marking the Army's anniversary, igniting further dissent among demonstrators.

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Newsom Condemns Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom raised alarms over President Trump's military deployment amid protests against ICE raids, calling it a dangerous threat to democracy. He condemned Trump's actions as illegal and a blatant power grab, urging for peaceful demonstrations. In response, Trump escalated tensions by vowing to unleash "very big force" against dissenters during his military parade.

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Trump's Warning Protests

President Trump issued a stark warning of a "very big force" against protesters during his military parade on June 14, his 79th birthday. While claiming he was unaware of planned demonstrations, he labeled protesters as "people that hate our country." In response, nationwide "No Kings" protests are gearing up to promote peaceful resistance against his authoritarian approach.

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