Trump Military Parade & Birthday Amid Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests

US Army's 250th Anniversary Celebration

• 🇺🇸 A massive military parade was held in Washington D.C. to celebrate the US Army's 250th anniversary.
• 🎂 The event coincided with President Trump's 79th birthday, with Trump stating it was time for America to celebrate its victories.
• 💰 The Army estimated the cost of the celebration to be as much as $45 million.

'No Kings Day' Protests Erupt Nationwide

• ✊ In response to the military celebration and President Trump's policies, 'No Kings Day' protests took place in New York City and other cities including Chicago, Atlanta, and Philadelphia.
• 🗣️ Protesters expressed their responsibility to remind people and uphold the rule of law and the Constitution.
• 🌍 Rallies also occurred overseas, with participants criticizing the administration's policies as immoral and advocating for keeping fascism out of the country.

Protests in New York City

• 🚶‍♀️ In New York City, an estimated 50,000 people participated in the 'No Kings March' through Midtown Manhattan.
• 📢 Organizations like the New York Immigration Coalition spoke out against recent actions by ICE.
• 🤝 Protesters found empowerment in participating in a large, nationwide movement, emphasizing unity and self-reliance.
• 👮 Police arrested 12 people during the protest in the New York area.

Protests in Newark

• 👥 Approximately 300 people gathered in Newark for a 'No Kings March'.
• 🏛️ Local officials, including Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim, and Mayor Ras Baraka, participated.
• ⚖️ Advocates called for state lawmakers to pass protections like the New Jersey Voting Rights Act and to fund immigrant legal services.