"Thousands packed New York City's iconic Times Square and streets all around, with people holding signs with slogans like "Democracy not Monarchy" and "The Constitution is not optional". Ahead of the demonstrations, Trump allies accused the protesters of being linked with the far-left Antifa movement, and condemned what they called "the-hate America rally". Several US states had mobilised the National Guard. But organisers said the events, which drew nearly seven million people, were peaceful."
"Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has expanded the scope of presidential power, using executive orders to dismantle parts of the federal government and to deploy National Guard troops to US cities despite objections by state governors. He has also called on the administration's top law enforcement officials to prosecute his perceived enemies. The president says his actions are necessary to rebuild a country in crisis"
Huge crowds took part in "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump's policies in major US cities. Thousands packed Times Square and surrounding streets, holding signs reading "Democracy not Monarchy" and "The Constitution is not optional". Trump allies accused protesters of links to the far-left Antifa movement. Several states mobilised the National Guard, while organisers reported the demonstrations remained peaceful, drawing nearly seven million people. Since returning to the White House, Trump expanded presidential power through executive orders, deployed National Guard troops to cities despite governor objections, and urged law enforcement to prosecute perceived enemies. Critics warned these moves are unconstitutional and threaten American democracy.
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