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"No Kings" Protests Erupt Over Trump's Authoritarian Fears

6/17/2025

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Across the nation, "No Kings" protests erupt as citizens voice their fears of President Trump's looming authoritarianism. GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski echoes these concerns, highlighting a troubling shift in the Republican Party away from its conservative roots. With rising conspiracy theories and political violence, many worry about the fragile state of American democracy and the balance of power.

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Across the nation, "No Kings" protests erupt as citizens voice their fears of President Trump's looming authoritarianism. GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski echoes these concerns, highlighting a troubling shift in the Republican Party away from its conservative roots. With rising conspiracy theories and political violence, many worry about the fragile state of American democracy and the balance of power.