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Protesters holding 'No Kings' banners are chanting slogans on the streets of Washington D.C. during an anti-Trump demonstration.

 

Dhaka, June 15, 2025 —

Widespread 'No Kings' Protests Against Trump in the US: Public Rallies for Democracy

Widespread protests have taken place across the United States against former President Donald Trump.¹ Thousands of people took to the streets carrying 'No Kings' banners, protesting what they view as Trump's anti-democratic stance.² Recent statements by Trump and his ongoing legal challenges have given these protests new momentum.

Yesterday (Saturday, June 14, 2025), these protests were observed in major US cities including Washington D.C., New York, and Los Angeles.³ Protesters chanted slogans like 'No Kings, No Trump' and 'Democracy Not Dictatorship.' Placards carried by the demonstrators condemned Trump's authoritarian tendencies and his disrespectful behavior towards democratic institutions.⁴

The primary reasons for the protests include Trump's repeated questioning of the 2024 election results, his ongoing criminal cases, and his public disregard for fundamental democratic values. Protesters believe that Trump intends to use his political power for personal gain and is undermining the democratic traditions of the United States.⁵

Several civil rights organizations and liberal groups organized these demonstrations.⁶ They argue that Trump's 'king-like' behavior and his tendency to consider himself above the law pose a significant threat to the US Constitution and democracy.⁷ They organized these protests to raise public awareness and to urge people not to vote for Trump in the upcoming election.

Although Trump's supporters dismiss these protests as 'politically motivated,' these demonstrations indicate a deep concern among ordinary Americans regarding Trump's potential resurgence. Political analysts believe that such protests could intensify leading up to the next election.