Protests against Trump's military parade: No Kings goes through the USA!

Protests against Trump's military parade: No Kings goes through the USA!

In the United States, an exciting weekend is bought: On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Donald Trump will organize a pompous military parade in Washington. On the occasion of the 250th day of foundation of the US army and its own 79th birthday, the parade will offer an impressive spectacle. More than 6,000 soldiers, 128 tanks, rifle tanks and artillery guns are planned. 62 aircraft are also said to fly over the capital, which targets the number of spectators of hundreds of thousands of thousand. The parade starts at the Lincoln Memorial and moves along the National Mall towards the white house. The final event includes a parachute jump, a concert by Lee Greenwood and fireworks, such as ZDF today.

But while Trump is planning his spectacle, it is boiling across the country. Under the motto "No Kings", tens of thousands of people nationwide take to the streets against his politics. These protests, which take place in dozens of cities at the same time, are a clear announcement to the policy of the President, which many perceive as monarchical. Trump's opponents accuse him of exceeding his power powers and demanding a return to democratic values. According to Independent . They show their dissatisfaction on banners and call for an end to irregularities in the government.

In Florida, on the other hand, the protesters have been stopped by the police on the way to Trump's residence Mar-A-Lago, which ensures additional tensions. In the capital Washington itself, the coalition "Refuse Fascism" plans a smaller demonstration to draw attention to the diverse concerns of the population. Mayor Eric Adams of New York has also made it clear that the police are prepared to maintain order during the protests and to punish possible crimes.

reactions and possible dangers

The protests do not remain without incidents. After a violent incident in Minnesota, in which two MPs were politically motivated, all "No Kings" protests in the state were canceled. The authorities advise the demonstrators to caution, which also heats up the political mood. Trump himself reacted to the protests and emphasized that he did not feel like a king, while at the same time warning that the protesters in Washington have to expect "very great strength".