‘No Kings’ protests across US in pics as demonstrators carry Mexican flags, Trump balloons ahead of military parade

Under the banner of “No Kings,” tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered nationwide on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's leadership.

Updated on: Jun 15, 2025 12:39 AM IST

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Demonstrators protest against the Trump administration during the "No Kings" rally near US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in West Palm Beach, Florida, on June 14, 2025.  (AFP)

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People take part in a "No Kings" protest at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 14, 2025 as US President Donald Trump presides over a military parade in Washington, DC. Trump will preside over a huge military parade in Washington on his 79th birthday, as nationwide protests rejecting his brand of politics underscore deep divisions over his second term. (AFP)

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In response to the military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US Army, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, a "No Kings" movement has sprung up promising to stage protests in more than 2,000 places across the country, including a large parade expected in Los Angeles which organizers say will feature a "20-foot-tall balloon of Trump wearing a diaper." (AFP)

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Nearly 7,000 troops plus dozens of tanks and helicopters will rumble through Washington in an event officially marking the 250th anniversary of the US army -- at a cost of up to $45 million. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP) (AFP)

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People carry placards with them to advocate for peace, justice and liberty. (AFP)

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An attendee holds a placard during a No Kings Day protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Lee Smith (REUTERS)

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An attendee holds a placard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk during a No Kings Day protest against Trump's policies, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Lee Smith (REUTERS)

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An attendee holds a placard during a No Kings Day protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Lee Smith (REUTERS)

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People embrace next to a person displaying a Mexican flag as people protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies and federal immigration sweeps during a No Kings Day demonstration in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder (REUTERS)

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People take part in the No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (REUTERS)

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A protester wears a Mexican flag during the No Kings rally to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones (REUTERS)

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People hold placard as they gather for the No Kings rally to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies in downtown Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones (REUTERS)

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People attend a No Kings Day protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Lee Smith (REUTERS)

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Women react as they protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies and federal immigration sweeps during a No Kings Day demonstration in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder (REUTERS)

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People take part in the No Kings rally to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones (REUTERS)

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An attendee holds a placard during a No Kings Day protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Lee Smith (REUTERS)

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People hold signs during a No Kings Day protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Christian Monterrosa (REUTERS)

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Police officers stand guard as people take part in the No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (REUTERS)

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A demonstrator carries a placard with a cartoon depicting U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), who was detained and removed from the venue after he attempted to ask a question during a press conference held by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, during a No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake (REUTERS)

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People take part in the No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (REUTERS)

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A balloon depicting President Donald Trump flies during a No Kings Day protest against his policies, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake (REUTERS)

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People take part in the No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (REUTERS)

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San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs in riot gear sit during a No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in City Hall, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake (REUTERS)

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An attendee holds a placard during a No Kings Day protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Lee Smith (REUTERS)

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People gather during the No Kings rally to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones (REUTERS)

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Demonstrators walk next to members of the National Guard during the No Kings protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole (REUTERS)

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A member of the National Guard stands guard as demonstrators take part in the No Kings protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole (REUTERS)

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Demonstrators march in the "No Kings" protest with a U.S. Constitution sign in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) (AP)

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People hold placards during a No Kings Day protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Lee Smith (REUTERS)