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Nationwide "No Kings" Protests Planned Amid Trump Visit

10/18/2025

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Protests Against Trump

Protests against President Donald J. Trump, dubbed "No Kings," are planned nationwide this weekend to coincide with his Mar-a-Lago visit.
Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, label the protests anti-American and tie them to the shutdown, while Indivisible Project co-founder Leah Greenberg says they reflect American values.
Organizers say the demonstrations will be peaceful and train participants in safety.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized troops amid concerns about military deployments to quell protests.

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Senator Cruz Targets Protests

Millions are expected to protest this weekend at over 2,500 locations, including the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Senator Ted Cruz claims the rallies are funded by billionaire George Soros and has introduced the Stop FUNDERs Act to target funding for protests.
Analysis shows that 99.5% of protests have been peaceful despite claims of violence.
Mehdi Hasan warns that such actions threaten the First Amendment rights of Americans.

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Protests Against Trump

Protests against President Donald J. Trump, dubbed "No Kings," are planned nationwide this weekend to coincide with his Mar-a-Lago visit.
Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, label the protests anti-American and tie them to the shutdown, while Indivisible Project co-founder Leah Greenberg says they reflect American values.
Organizers say the demonstrations will be peaceful and train participants in safety.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized troops amid concerns about military deployments to quell protests.

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