No Kings Day Protests Draw Attention Nationwide
President Donald Trump dismissed the “No Kings Day” protests that took place recently, labeling them a “joke” and emphasizing his hard work for the country.
On Saturday, crowds gathered across the U.S. for these protests aimed at opposing the Trump administration. Financial records indicate that around $290 million was raised from various sources, including well-known figures like Rockefeller and Soros.
Indivisible, a key organizer of the protests, received significant funding for its coalition efforts. The organization describes itself as a “grassroots movement” focused on electing progressive leaders and combating the Trump agenda.
Reports show that Indivisible has been a beneficiary of substantial donations from prominent progressive sources, such as the Open Society Foundations, which has provided over $7.61 million since 2017, including a recent $3 million grant dedicated to nationwide protests against the GOP.
Another contributor, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, has donated approximately $28.6 million to various partner organizations like Public Citizen, which played a role in organizing the events.
According to organizers, nearly 7 million people participated in over 2,600 events in all 50 states. Major cities such as Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles saw particularly high turnout.
President Trump responded, saying, “I’m not a king. I work my a** off to make our country great. That’s all it is.” He characterized the protests as not representative of the nation, pointing out that many signs seemed to be funded by “radical left lunatics.” Trump labeled the demonstrations as “very small” and “ineffective.”
On the same day, he shared a satirical AI video mocking the protests, featuring himself crowned and flying in a jet labeled “King Trump,” where he drops waste on demonstrators.
In reaction to the protests, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) downplayed the demonstrations, suggesting that they served as a distraction during the current government shutdown. He defended Trump, stating that the president’s use of satire in the video was a valid way of making a point, unlike the violence suggested by some protest signs.
Johnson highlighted one sign from the demonstration that depicted a noose with a violent message, while other protests included remarks celebrating the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. There were signs stating “Charlie Kirk had it coming,” which raised eyebrows and concerns.
In summary, the “No Kings” protests have sparked a significant national dialogue, with both support and criticism emerging from various quarters.
