For many, July 4th conjures images of fireworks and BBQs with family and friends. I can imagine myself decked out in red, white, and blue.
But for some on the left, American Independence Day often becomes a platform for yet another anti-Trump demonstration. It’s a classic scenario.
This Fourth of July weekend, as the nation celebrates, gatherings pop up in town squares, backyards, and on porches—symbolizing what they term true freedom and piecing together a vision of a free America, brick by brick. They’ve even dubbed it “Free America.” It seems a bit vague, doesn’t it? A recent description from the Women’s March website, now cancelled, stated that “Free America is wherever we are. Free America is whatever we make.”
🇺🇸 Everyone:
The “No King” day is July 4th.
hand over! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/qem94yjnwx
– Harmeet K. Dhillon (@harmeetkdhillon) June 14, 2025
In that context, “free America” might not mean much. It does raise some honest questions. The Women’s March has rebranded their main protest as the “March of the People.” But what precisely does that stand for? And whose freedom are they really talking about? This seems to depend largely on whatever fits their current political agenda.
Protesters have various ways to express dissent. They might host block parties or even prepare “hot dogs and veggie burgers,” as suggested by the Women’s March website. These events aim to create a festive atmosphere featuring music, dance, and community conversations. Yet, it’s curious how leftists have developed distinct ways of expressing their thoughts over the years. They use unique language as a signal to insiders. Phrases like “brown bodies” indicate solidarity, while terms like “Hispanic” may not carry the same weight.
“The dream of American freedom belongs to us all, and we will not stop pursuing that promise now or ever,” claims the Women’s March. It’s a nice sentiment, but it raises a question: why can’t undocumented immigrants chase their dreams in their home countries?
The Women’s March website mentions 280 events planned with nearly 6,000 participants registered. This reflects a significant drop in enthusiasm compared to previous protests, such as the “No Kings” gatherings in June, which had about 820 planned sites and attendance estimates of up to 6 million.
President Trump united the Republicans to deliver for the American people.
One big beautiful bill combines the best of Trump’s tax cuts in 2017 @potusThe promise of the campaign.
There is no good way to start our country’s 250th anniversary on July 4th. pic.twitter.com/fyzw04dpna
– Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent (@secscottbessent) July 3, 2025
Perhaps the disappointment among liberals stems from their ineffectiveness in recent events. The Supreme Court recently affirmed President Trump’s stance in Trump v. Kasa, Inc., which challenged the universal injunctions used to hinder his border policies. As of July 3rd, that “big beautiful bill” had reached Trump’s desk.
Maybe the left is simply trading a day of protest for a day of fun. Their ongoing anti-Trump rallies often serve as a way to feel a sense of moral superiority without making tangible progress.
To those on the left, I would say: it’s fine to enjoy the fireworks and the parades on July 4th. Why not relish your hot dogs and hamburgers? There’s really no need to stage an awkward protest as a cover for that.
