Millions are expected to attend one of the 1,900 ‘No Kings’ rallies planned across all 50 states tomorrow. The movement is a direct response as the five-time draft dodger in chief wants a $45 million taxpayer-funded military parade for his birthday.
👆🏼Organizers cast a wide net to assemble a loyal show of support—
More Americans will choose to rally against the spectacle instead.
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The parade is expected to follow the model of Trump’s Fort Bragg spectacle earlier this week, where he commandeered a celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday. Before showing up unsolicited, troops were handpicked through an interview process—screened for loyalty to Trump and judged on their physical appearance. One reported condition? “No Fat Soldiers.”
‘No Fat Soldiers’: Ft. Bragg Troops Were Carefully Screened for Trump’s Stunt Visit
As usual, Trump turned a military ceremony into a cash grab. Vendors popped up just off the staging area, hawking Trump-branded merchandise—“Make America Great Again” hats and “America First” (made in China) paraphernalia. An investigation is now underway about whether the sales violated long-standing Defense Department policy, which prohibits active-duty troops from wearing political apparel or displaying partisan symbols while in uniform.
What began as peaceful protests against ICE quickly became the pretext he’d been waiting for—an excuse to deploy military forces to Democratic-majority states. Despite dis approval by governor of California, Gavin Newsom, Trumphas sent thousands of National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles, overstepping the limits of his authority.
“This isn’t about public safety, it’s about stroking a dangerous President’s ego.” ~California Governor Newsom
L.A. police have been caught on video escalating protests—firing tear gas, rubber bullets, flash-bang grenades, and even using horses to trample demonstrators. Several journalists have been shot with rubber bullets. Police now face the prospect of hundreds of lawsuits for their brutality against citizens exercising their constitutional right to protest.
There was some good news yesterday: Senior U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that Trump unlawfully federalized thousands of California National Guard troops. He ordered that control be returned to the state by midday Friday.
“The Guard will be back under my command — and Donald Trump will be relieved of his command at noon tomorrow.” ~Gavin Newsom
However, with Trump, we can’t have nice things. On Thursday evening, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay, temporarily halting the decision.
Protests against ICE raids spread nationwide on Monday, reaching cities across the country. Trump is only sending the National Guard to Democratic run states.
It seems the catalyst for all of this was Elon Musk’s Tweet. Trump’s orders to increase the number of arrests and deportations is a distraction from the renewed discussion that he is in the Epstein files. Musk has since said he regrets some of his recent comments. He was not specific.
ICE agents have become indiscriminate, invading job sites, schools, churches, etc. and now they’re stationing themselves outside immigration courthouses. These are not the criminals he claimed would be arrested. ICE is targeting for arrest and deportation those who are following legal procedures to remain in the country. They’re canceling their applications.
In response, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed his first U.S. bishop, a refugee from Vietnam. He is mobilizing clergy to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.
Will ICE treat the Bishop the way they treat everyone, including public officials?
Senator Padilla, handcuffed and taken down—after identifying himself and daring to ask her a question.
The following public officials have been handcuffed or arrested in recent weeks:
- Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)
- Mayor Ras Baraka (D-Newark)
- Judge Hannah Dugan
This National Guard stunt is costing taxpayer $134 million dollars. I’m old enough to remember when Donald Trump said he didn’t have the authority to deploy the National Guard when the Capitol was under attack on January 6, 2021.
The perpetual drunk, Pete Hegseth refused to give a straight answer on whether he’d comply with court orders regarding the use of Marines in Los Angeles—because, the rule of law is optional for Trump and his cabinet.
Hegseth won’t commit to obeying courts on Marines in Los Angeles
A lot from Lydia 
I’ll be attending a No Kings protest in Ajijic, Mexico. Wondering if they are being held in other places other than the U.S.
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Thank you! I just did a quick google search and it looks like South America and Europe have plans. I imagine Canada will be all over it. I’ll keep looking.
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I didn’t know protests were being held outside the US!!
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If/when you go to No Kings events take an American Flag and be ready to film. Flood the zone with optics of these people attacking and desecrating the flag. It will help to shift the Overton window away from them being seen as patriotic and the good guys. Shifting the Overton is crucial right now.
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I like that!
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