A protestor who refused to give their name and went by George Washington said they came to the protest to stand up for due process and the people’s rights.
Angel Pasillas | Long Beach Current
Over 2,500 No Kings’ Day protests are taking place nationwide Saturday morning, in opposition to President Trump and his administration.
The protests also took place on June 14, with millions of people rallying in major U.S. cities and small towns.
Invisible Project is the nonprofit organizing the protest reaching coast-to-coast. Leah Greenberg, its co-executive director, said the nonprofit has trained people in safety and de-escalation.
Organizers are also coordinating directly with cities that have National Guard presence to ensure they are prepared.
Follow the Current’s live coverage of the protests in Long Beach, L.A. and Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Last updated 2: 17 p.m. EST, 11:17 a.m. PDT
Thousands of people gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Saturday afternoon, marching toward the U.S. Capitol, chanting “No more kings” and “Free D.C.”
Sen. Bernie Sanders made a special appearance, giving a speech protesting against tax cuts to the wealthy, President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, the government shutdown and more, with the audience responding in cheers.
Several people held signs protesting President Trump and his administration’s efforts, including the increased presence of ICE, redistricing efforts and the deployment of the National Guard.
A band sings a song with lyrics denouncing Trump at the No Kings’ Day protest. Angela Osorio | Long Beach Current
Marike Stokker, an urban sketcher from the Netherlands, said she arrived in D.C. yesterday and her son, who lives in the city, invited her to the protest.
Stokker was drawing live sketches of the event.
“People should let [others] hear their voices,” Stokker said.