Thousands of anti-Trump protests are erupting across the United States this weekend under the banner of “No Kings” day.

The "No Kings" day protests were planned before riots erupted in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids. Trump called in the California National Guard and a few days later ordered Marines to the city. California Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit over the president’s move to deploy members of the Guard without Newsom’s authorization.

Thousands of people gathered as elected officials and community leaders are slated to speak at some of the protests.

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More than 2,000 "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, June 14, around Florida and the United States. The protests coincide with Flag Day, President Trump's 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration and military parade taking place in Washington, D.C.

No Kings” organizers described the events as a “nationwide day of defiance” against President Donald Trump and authoritarianism.

"We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events..."

Massive nationwide protests against President Donald Trump’s administration are set to take place on Saturday under the banner “No Kings,” with organ