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Republicans Slam 'Hate America' Rally; Organizers Defend Peaceful Intent

10/11/2025

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Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized the No Kings rally on October 18, calling it a "Hate America" event linked to pro-Hamas and Antifa groups.
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) called it a "Soros paid-for protest" requiring National Guard deployment.
Organizers, including Ezra Levin of Indivisible, say the protests will be peaceful and oppose perceived abuses.
Levin says they aim to make the event a significant demonstration despite Republican claims.

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Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized the No Kings rally on October 18, calling it a "Hate America" event linked to pro-Hamas and Antifa groups.
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) called it a "Soros paid-for protest" requiring National Guard deployment.
Organizers, including Ezra Levin of Indivisible, say the protests will be peaceful and oppose perceived abuses.
Levin says they aim to make the event a significant demonstration despite Republican claims.