Thousands gathered in cities, suburbs and small towns across both red and blue states for nationwide ‘No Kings’ rallies protesting President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. In New York, demonstrators packed the streets around Times Square and marched past its billboards, carrying signs and chanting. Large marches were also reported in Los Angeles and other major cities. A marquee event in St. Paul, Minnesota, featured Bruce Springsteen and a lineup of high-profile speakers; Springsteen praised Minnesota as ‘an inspiration to the entire country’ and paid tribute to Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were killed in January during actions by federal immigration agents — deaths that have intensified scrutiny of federal immigration tactics and become focal points in the broader debate over the administration’s immigration policies. Protesters across the country chanted, waved placards and engaged in cultural expressions including singing and dancing. In San Francisco, crowds met at Embarcadero Plaza and marched toward Civic Center Plaza, displaying American flags and banners supporting causes such as Ukraine and transgender rights. In West Palm Beach, about 50 Trump supporters reportedly had verbal confrontations with demonstrators, highlighting local tensions, but observers described most rallies as largely peaceful, reflecting continued public dissent over government policies and economic issues, CNN reported. (ANI) This content is from a syndicated feed and published as received; The Tribune assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.
