Thousands show up for No Kings Protest at Idaho Statehouse
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KBOI on MSNNO KINGS day of action draws large crowd in BoiseA national day of action, dubbed "NO KINGS," took place on Saturday at the State Capitol building in Boise, as a response to what organizers describe as "increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from President Donald Trump and his allies.
Organizers of "No Kings" protests have scheduled demonstrations in more than a dozen cities across the Gem State to coincide with what they describe as an expensive display of presidential power. The coordinated protests target what organizers call government overreach under the Trump administration.
Around 2,000 protests were planned on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump. Large crowds turned out in cities like Portland, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles – and in smaller communities in traditionally conservative areas.
No Kings protests took place across the country from New York City to Atlanta to Los Angeles. The 50502 Movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement, said the nationwide protests are aimed at calling attention to what they say are authoritarian actions of the Trump administration.
Hours after the Boise rally brought thousands to the Idaho State Capitol, Nampa’s own “No Kings” rally brought hundreds of the city’s residents to Nampa City Hall.
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This story will provide live updates, photos, and videos from the “No Kings Day” protests that are scheduled across the Kansas City metro Saturday.12:47 p.m. - Here is a photo from the KCTV5 drone above the “No Kings Day” protest at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City.
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Despite peaceful demonstrations reported in multiple cities, violence flared at some anti-Trump protests over the weekend.