Nationwide 'No Kings' protests draw crowds in U.S. and Europe, with Minnesota as flagship site
The Facts
- Organizers said more than 3,100 'No Kings' events were registered across all 50 U.S. states, with more than 9 million people expected to participate.
- Minnesota was designated the national flagship site for the protests, with the main rally held at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul.
- Crowds gathered in St. Paul for the Minnesota rally, and several reports described thousands of people on the Capitol lawn and surrounding streets.
- Bruce Springsteen headlined the Minnesota event and performed 'Streets of Minneapolis.'
- The protests were held in opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration, including immigration enforcement and U.S. policy on the war in Iran.
- The demonstrations also took place outside the United States, including a gathering in Paris and rallies in other European cities.
Context
Why was Minnesota the flagship location?
Organizers said Minnesota was chosen because the state had become an epicenter of resistance to Trump’s immigration crackdown after federal agents fatally shot two people who were monitoring it Daily Mail,POLITICO,HuffPost.
What issues were protesters demonstrating about?
The rallies were described as protests against Trump’s actions and policies, especially immigration enforcement and the war in Iran NDTV,News18,MoneyControl,PBS.org.
Did the protests extend beyond the United States?
Yes. Reports said the demonstrations began in Paris and also included rallies in other European cities, showing the movement had spread internationally News18,CBS News,Boston Globe.
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