"No Kings" Nationwide Protests Against Trump - Tragedy in Salt Lake City
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Nationwide demonstrations against Trump result in gunshot injuries - Massive demonstrations nationwide in response to Trump; multiple people critically wounded by gunshots
The latest wave of protests across the USA aimed at President Donald Trump's policies has shaken the nation with over five million participants in more than 2,100 cities on Trump's military parade day in Washington.
Protests under the motto "No Kings" continued on Saturday, supporting disagreement towards Trump's authoritarian style and immigration policy, including mass deportation actions. However, the spirit of democracy took a tragic turn in Salt Lake City, Utah, where a shooting incident marred the peaceful demonstration.
Salt Lake City Shooting Incident
One bystander was killed in a shooting during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, Utah. The victim, a non-protester, was critically injured by gunfire and later succumbed to his wounds after being transported to the hospital. Three individuals were taken into custody, and the investigation into the motive and full sequence of events is ongoing.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall mourned the incident, calling it "not who we are." Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson expressed sadness and concern regarding gun violence, linking it to broader national tensions. Governor Spencer Cox strongly condemned the shooting, stating that such acts of violence have no place in public squares.
Nationwide Protests
Elsewhere, protests remained mostly peaceful, with exceptions in Los Angeles and New York, where several protesters were arrested. Actor Mark Ruffalo, known for his role as the Hulk, joined the protests in New York, while celebrities like Glenn Close, Anna Kendrick, and Tessa Thompson shared videos of the protests on their Instagram accounts.
Thousands took to the streets in cities like San Francisco and Oakland, where Mayor Barbara Lee emphasized: "We do not permit dictators in a democracy." In Florida, protesters were stopped by police on their way to Mar-a-Lago, Trump's residence.
A Glimpse Into the Future
According to enrichment data, the "No Kings" protests in Salt Lake City, Utah, occurred as part of a broader national "No Kings Day" movement on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Organizers described the protests as a "nationwide day of defense," asserting that "the flag doesn't belong to President Trump, it belongs to us," focusing on a statement against the notion of absolute or monarchical power in government[2].
In Salt Lake City, an estimated 10,000 people participated in the protest march from Pioneer Park to the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building[1]. The shooting incident remains a chilling reminder of the complexity and often violent undertones that can emerge within democratic protests. As we move forward, it is essential to remember the importance of peaceful assembly and nonviolent disagreement in a democratic society.
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- Despite objections from the government and the military, President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington was met with nationwide protests across USA, attracting over five million people in more than 2,100 cities.
- In the wake of the "No Kings" protests, ongoing discussions in politics, war-and-conflicts, general-news, and crime-and-justice focus on the role of demonstrations, democracy, and public safety, with incidents like the shooting in Salt Lake City serving as cautionary tales in both 2021 and 2025.
Note: The second sentence was created by relating the "No Kings" protests, a real event in both 2021 and 2025, to broader themes and topics frequently discussed in media such as politics, war, general news, and crime.
