Protest in Times Square Against President Trump

In New York City’s Times Square on Saturday, over 100,000 people gathered for the “No Kings” protest. Many participants shared their reasons for opposing President Trump during discussions with Fox News Digital.

A man named Ed expressed his motivation, saying, “I’m an American and, unlike many, I’ve learned from history. History repeats itself.” He voiced concerns about the direction the country is taking, stating, “If we don’t protest and spread the message, we’re just another one of Trump’s horrible countries.” The protest remained peaceful as demonstrators marched along Seventh Avenue, waving various signs, some of which were quite provocative.

One sign simply read “No President,” adorned with a crossed-out swastika, while another carried the phrase, “ICE melts faster under pressure,” alluding to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. There has been a notable increase in violence against immigration officials in recent months.

Another participant, Brad, argued that a “fascist government” is emerging in the U.S., largely due to media influence. He lamented that people view Trump as a representation of America, asserting, “He doesn’t stand for that. He represents hatred and everything against our constitutional values.”

Nicole, who is dealing with her own and her husband’s health challenges, shared her reason for being at the rally. Concerned about her husband’s insurance being cut, she expressed her dismay over government spending priorities and the treatment of families in distress.

Laura, visiting from Seattle, felt a strong obligation to join the rally. She strongly believes it’s necessary to collectively send a message of disapproval and fears that under Trump’s leadership, her marriage may be jeopardized. “That’s bullshit,” she exclaimed.

Signs labeling Trump as “fascist” were prevalent, and participants were vocal about their sentiments towards his administration. Laura stated, “He’s doing some terrible things that are outside the scope of the Constitution.” She criticized Trump’s cabinet, calling them inexperienced and inconsistent.

Voicing a more general concern, Edgar warned that “democracy is at stake,” while Lenny referred to Trump as a “stupid” and “clown.” Across the country, similar protests drew large crowds, with participants insisting that Trump acts like a king and exceeds his boundaries.

The “No Kings” movement gained traction in June with protests against a military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary. Recently, Trump has been branding himself with royal terminology. “I say they call me a king. I’m not a king,” he told Fox News recently. In response to the protests, White House Press Secretary Abigail Jackson dismissed concerns about potential crowd control, stating, “Who cares?”