USA: Leftists strike back – Anti-Trump protests planned all over America on day of military parade June 14

A map of the U.S. showing the locations of protest events planned for June 14, 2025. There are at least 1,500 events planned in 1,400 cities.

Protestors in the DMV and nationwide are organizing anti-President Trump rallies to run counter to the June 14 military parade — provoking an angry response on Tuesday from Trump himself, AXIOS reports.

Why it matters: Organizers expect it to be the country's largest single-day anti-Trump rally since the start of the administration, coinciding with 7,000 soldiers parading in D.C. and as thousands of troops deploy to unrest in Los Angeles.

State of play: Millions of people are estimated to show out for "No Kings" protests in more than 1,500 cities across all 50 states and commonwealths, organizers say.

Protesters are taking to the streets and community hubs nationwide on Saturday in what organizers expect will be the largest single-day anti-President Trump rally since the start of his second administration.

Why it matters: The widespread movement will run counter to Trump's multimillion dollar military parade in D.C.

"No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance," organizers wrote. "From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianism."

More than 100 pro-democracy advocacy groups are partnering to organize the No Kings events.

What they're saying: "Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday," the No Kings website said.

"A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else."

The latest: Trump on Tuesday said that any protests during Saturday's parade would be met with "very big force."

By the numbers: Millions of people are estimated to protest in more than 1,800 rallies across all 50 states and commonwealths including Puerto Rico, organizers said.

Some international rallies are also planned in countries including Colombia, Malawi, Italy, Portugal, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Context: Trump proposed a military parade on his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary.

The Army predicts it will spend $25 million to $45 million on the plan, an estimate that doesn't include Secret Service or law enforcement.

D.C. is not known for having military parades, but Trump has been vying for one since his first term.

What we're watching: The Women's March is separately organizing protests called "Kick Out the Clowns."

As of Tuesday afternoon, more than 13,000 people RSVPed across 320 events.

"June 14 is our chance to reflect the absurdity of the MAGA regime and the clowns who lead it," its website said.

Catch up quick: Within a month earlier this year, anti-Trump activists rallied during the Hands Off!, 50501 and May Day protests.

April's Hands Off! protest saw at least 3.5 million of people join, by organizers' count, far surpassing the 500,000 RSVPs it garnered.

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