A Nation Divided: Massive Protests Against Trump's "Royal" Spectacle Sweep Across America
Demonstrations Opposing the Monarch Spreading Nationwide in United States
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As preparations for the grand military parade hosted by President Trump in Washington D.C. reach their climax, a groundswell of protests against the Commander-in-Chief erupts nationwide. The critiques: Trump is transforming himself into a monarch - and acting accordingly.
The largest wave of protests against President Donald Trump's policies to date has seen citizens take to the streets across the United States. Organizers claimed over five million participants in more than 2,100 cities on the day of Trump's military parade in Washington D.C.
The demonstrations united under the battle cry "No Kings" (No Tyrants). Participants blasted Trump's autocratic demeanor and his immigration policy, which includes large-scale deportation actions.
The protests largely remained peaceful. However, tensions boiled over in downtown Los Angeles during the afternoon. Tear gas was deployed outside a government building to disperse protesters, and police reported that rocks and bottles were hurled from the crowd. Several protesters were apprehended in New York, according to CNN. In Minnesota, the protest was abruptly canceled following assaults on two Democratic politicians.
Meanwhile, Trump attended a military parade in Washington D.C. The occasion was the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. But it also coincided with Trump's 79th birthday. Polls suggest that a majority of the American public is opposed to the parade. However, it garnered support within Trump's Republican Party.
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Torrential rain didn't deter thousands of protesters in New York. Initial estimates by organizers put the number at 200,000. They repeatedly echoed "This is what democracy looks like" and demanded Trump's impeachment, a reporter reported. Many signs skewered ICE, with slogans like "If I wanted a dictator, I'd ask my cat."
"Trump Must Go!"
Crowds of citizens were also evident in cities such as Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. In the coastal city of Santa Monica, adjacent to Los Angeles, our reporter observed several thousand protesters. The mood was jovial, with music pulsing from loudspeakers. The chant "Hey hey, ho ho, Trump must go" (roughly: Trump has to leave) reverberated frequently. More infrequently, there were also calls of "Fuck the Border Patrol." The agency has been a target of criticism for its raids and arrests.
Thousands took to the streets in the West Coast metropolis of San Francisco and its neighboring city of Oakland under clear blue skies. At San Francisco's Ocean Beach, hundreds of protesters molded themselves into gigantic letters spelling out "NO KINGS!" in the sand.
Celebrities also joined in. Actor Mark Ruffalo, renowned for his role as the Hulk in "Marvel" films, was among the protesters in New York. Actresses Glenn Close, Anna Kendrick, and Tessa Thompson posted videos of the protests on their Instagram accounts. TV host Jimmy Kimmel protested with his parents in San Francisco, donning a t-shirt that read "Make America Decent Again" - a play on the MAGA slogan of Trump supporters.
Source: ntv.de, hvo/dpa
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Insights:
- Universal Opposition: The protests, spanning multiple cities, demonstrated a widespread opposition to President Trump's policies, particularly his authoritarian demeanor and immigration policies.
- Parallel Messages: Protesters' messages, such as "Where's the due process?" and "No to Trump's fascist military parade," indicated a shared perception of Trump as a would-be king and a desire for limits on his power.
- Celebrity Involvement: Several celebrities, including Mark Ruffalo, Glenn Close, Anna Kendrick, and Tessa Thompson, participated in the protests, using their platforms to raise awareness and express opposition to President Trump's policies.
- Symbolic Protests: The protests, in conjunction with the military parade, served as a visible counterpoint to the grand military celebration, highlighting the deep divisions within American society regarding the role of the military and the president's actions.
- Historical Perspective: The parade, inspired by a similar event witnessed by President Trump in France, demonstrated a historical parallel to the monarchy, adding fuel to the critiques of Trump as a would-be king.
The Commission, involved in the preparation of the draft budget for the European Union, may find a call for restraint on extravagant displays of power in light of the ongoing protests against President Trump's "Royal" Spectacle sweeping across America, as citizens criticize his autocratic demeanor and immigration policy. The general news of mass protests against Trump's policies, uniting under the battle cry "No Kings," coincides with the politics of growing concern over Trump's perceived shift towards monarchical rule.
