Crowds gather across Tampa Bay for ‘No Kings’ protests

Demonstrations protesting the administration of President Donald Trump took place across Florida on Saturday, including throughout the Tampa Bay region.

In St. Petersburg, hundreds gathered outside Tyrone Square Mall carrying signs in dissent of political issues including rising costs and the country’s ongoing conflict in Iran. Participants said the weekend also provided an opportunity to voice criticism of the government shutdown that left airport security workers unpaid.

Participants crowded the sidewalks and corners along 66th Street, Tyrone Blvd and 22nd Avenue, and demonstrations were peaceful with mostly positive honking and waving from passing motorists.

The ‘No Kings’ movement rose in response to Trump’s policies since taking office. Participants first cited the perceived attacks on freedom of speech and civil rights and the tactics of Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents during enforcement raids.

Crowds gather across Tampa Bay for ‘No Kings’ protests

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