Planned ‘No Kings’ protests grow in number
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On Saturday, June 14, thousands of protesters are expected to join the ‘No Kings’ protests, which include people in the metro.
There are 15 protests planned throughout Kansas on June 14 to counter a military parade President Donald Trump will attend.
The same day, celebrants in Washington, D.C., will have a military parade to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
HERE IN KANSAS CITY, ANOTHER PROTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY AT MILL CREEK PARK. THIS IS PART OF THE NATIONWIDE MOBILIZATION CALLED NO KINGS. KMBC NINE S ANDY ALCOCK IS LIVE AT THE PARK TO SHARE WHAT PREPARATIONS ARE BEING MADE.
The “No Kings Day of Defiance” was organized nationwide at the same time a military parade will mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. The date also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday as well as Flag Day.
Rallies and protests are taking place across the nation on Flag Day, June 14. Two "No Kings" rallies will take place in the Golden Belt. The Pawnee County Democratic Committee will sponsor a "No Kings" rally from 10 a.
Here is a breakdown of the No Kings movement and what to know ahead of the protests: According to the website, the No Kings movement is "taking action to reject authoritarianism" with upcoming protests.