No Kings, Idaho and protesters
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Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. In Oregon, tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown Portland for two large protests -- one that began in Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the other at the Oregon Convention Center.
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NO KINGS day of action draws large crowd in BoiseA national day of action, dubbed "NO KINGS," took place on Saturday at the State Capitol building in Boise, as a response to what organizers describe as "increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from President Donald Trump and his allies.
The “no kings” slogan began cropping up in February after the official White House X account posted an image of Trump wearing a crown in front of New York City with the caption: “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING! — President Donald J. Trump.”
Around 2,000 protests were planned on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump. Large crowds turned out in cities like Portland, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles – and in smaller communities in traditionally conservative areas.
See photos of Trump's military parade as 'No Kings' protests take place across the U.S. Protests in all 50 states coincided with a military parade featuring more than 6,000 soldiers.
Boise No Kings protest will be located at the Idaho State Capitol, 700 W. Jefferson St., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Idaho Falls at Japanese Friendship Garden, 600 W Broadway St., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A large crowd gathered at Nampa City Hall for "No Kings Day," joining nationwide protests against Trump administration policies while counter-protesters showed support nearby.
Hours after the Boise rally brought thousands to the Idaho State Capitol, Nampa’s own “No Kings” rally brought hundreds of the city’s residents to Nampa City Hall.
No Kings protests took place across the country from New York City to Atlanta to Los Angeles. The 50502 Movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement, said the nationwide protests are aimed at calling attention to what they say are authoritarian actions of the Trump administration.
Thousands are expected to take to the streets across Colorado on Saturday as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration.
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