Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Thousands of people participated in “No Kings” rallies across the US and Europe, protesting against President Donald Trump’s actions and the war in Iran. The largest event took place in Minnesota, where Bruce Springsteen performed and praised the state’s resistance to Trump’s immigration enforcement. Organizers estimated 9 million participants across 3,100 events in all 50 states. The rallies also addressed other issues, including the rollback of transgender rights and billionaires’ economic power. Republican officials dismissed the protests as “leftist funding networks” with little public support.
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The numbers tell one story. Bruce Springsteen headlined the flagship event in Minnesota, where thousands gathered to protest Trump’s immigration enforcement. The event drew a long list of speakers and performers, including Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, and Bernie Sanders. Despite the large turnout, Republican officials downplayed the protests, calling them “Hate America Rallies” with little real public support. The protests also took place in other countries, including Italy, France, and the UK, with demonstrators condemning Trump’s actions and the war in Iran. The rallies’ organizers claimed that two-thirds of RSVPs came from outside major urban centers, including conservative-leaning states.
As the protests spread across the globe, one thing is clear: the resistance to Trump’s policies is not limited to major cities.
Author: Evan Null
