No Kings Demonstrations Take to Washington Streets
On Saturday, demonstrators associated with the “No Kings” movement were spotted chanting anti-police slogans as they marched through the streets of Washington, D.C., with police presence nearby, according to video footage.
Thousands gathered in the capital to participate in the nationwide Kings Day, a day marked by protests focusing on various grievances against the Trump administration, particularly regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Throughout the event, some participants expressed demands to defund or abolish the police, all while law enforcement officers were visibly present to protect the marchers.
“I said let’s take to the streets and abolish the police,” one male protester yelled, leading a chant as he walked alongside uniformed officers.
Police were actively involved, escorting the protest and managing traffic for about a mile, including across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, as noted by an observer on social media.
Another clip captured protesters advocating for budget cuts to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), while officers stood behind barricades watching the events unfold.
Chants echoed in the air, with protestors calling out to “defund” the police and reiterating “ICE go home,” displaying their discontent with federal enforcement actions.
The protest featured symbols associated with communism, marking a distinct ideological stance among some of the attendees. Messages written in chalk on the sidewalks included pointed remarks, possibly referencing key figures in the administration.
This gathering was part of a larger series of “No Kings” events, which aimed to push back against perceived authoritarianism in the U.S. The movement endorsed the idea that power should reside with the populace rather than a select few, criticizing the systemic suppression of marginalized groups throughout American history.
In response to these protests, White House press secretary Abigail Jackson described them as “confusion therapy sessions” related to Trump’s presidency.
