No Kings, Idaho and protest
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BOISE, Idaho — The 'No Kings' Protest is a nationwide movement with rallies happening all over the country, including Idaho. Thousands of people gathered in downtown Boise to display their frustrations aimed at President Donald Trump. I spoke with protesters and found they have a variety of different grievances against the current administration.
Waving American flags and carrying homemade signs, thousands of people took part in a “No Kings Day” protest Saturday at the Idaho State Capitol.
You've probably seen at least a few photos of the huge crowds at the nationwide "No Kings" protests against Donald Trump's administration this past Saturday. Places like Los Angeles, already energized by a week of anti-ICE protests, showed up in droves.
Downtown Boise filled with protesters on Saturday afternoon as thousands rallied against President Donald Trump, his administration and its immigration policies. Demonstrators waved American flags, chanted and cheered as speakers criticized the administration for policies they said are harming the country and leading the country towards authoritarianism.
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.
Organizers are calling for Americans to attend demonstrations across the country to protest President Trump on his 79th birthday.