The "No Kings" protest refers to a large series of demonstrations that took place primarily in the United States on June 14, 2025, known as "No Kings Day." These protests were organized to oppose the policies and actions of then-President Donald Trump during his second presidency. The name "No Kings" symbolizes a rejection of autocratic or monarch-like rule, highlighting opposition to what protesters viewed as Trump's purported authoritarian tendencies and democratic backsliding. Key points about the No Kings protests:

• They occurred on June 14, 2025, coinciding with the U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary Parade and Trump's 79th birthday.
• Over five million people participated in more than 2,100 cities, towns, and U.S. territories, with solidarity protests in about 20 countries.
• The protests were against Trump's immigration policies, use of military forces, attacks on civil liberties, and slashing of government services.
• The movement emphasized democracy, power of the people, and rejection of tyranny and fear.
• Organizers were progressive groups including Indivisible and other coalitions, aiming for nonviolent demonstrations.
• No protests were held in Washington D.C. to avoid confrontation with the military parade event.
• In countries with monarchies, the protests were sometimes called "No Dictators" or "No Tyrants" to avoid confusion.
• The protest message was a stand against authoritarianism, fear, and the concept of a ruler acting like a king in a democracy.

In essence, the No Kings protest was a massive, coordinated, peaceful act of civil opposition to what participants saw as undemocratic governance and the glorification of Trump as a "king" figure rather than a democratic leader. The protests were one of the largest in recent U.S. history by participation and scale. This movement combined a symbolic rejection of monarchy and tyranny with calls to uphold democratic values and civil rights. It was also a response to specific Trump administration policies, particularly immigration enforcement and the militarization of public events.