ORLANDO, Fla. – Millions are expected to protest the Trump administration this weekend in what is being called No Kings Day.
In Central Florida, at least 18 No Kings rallies are expected from Palm Coast to Poinciana, and of course, in Orlando. They’re among 2,500 expected protests nationwide.
It’s the second No Kings protest in the country. The first national day of protest happened in June. The rallies were largely peaceful. Three were arrested at the protest in Ocala, accused of making physical contact with protesters.
[WATCH: June No Kings rally in downtown Orlando]
People say they are protesting recent actions by the Trump administration, from the handling of immigration to efforts to increase the power of the executive office to concerns about the rising cost of living.
The rallies also come as protests and frustration grow over the federal law enforcement presence in Portland, Oregon and Chicago. Efforts to deploy troops to the two cities have stalled in federal court.
[WATCH: Hundreds protest against Donald Trump in Casselberry (from June)]
The Trump administration and several conservative politicians have attacked the rallies and Trump’s critics in general this week.
House Speaker Mike Johnson dubbed the event the “Hate America rally” at a news conference on Wednesday.
“We call it the ‘hate America’ rally that will happen Saturday. Let’s see who shows up for that,” Johnson said. “I bet you you’ll see Hamas supporters, I bet you’ll see Antifa types, I bet you’ll see the Marxists on full display, the people who don’t want to stand and defend the foundational truths of this republic.”
On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attacked the base of the Democratic Party on Fox News.
“They don’t stand for anything except for catering to their far-left base, which as I said, includes antisemites, includes Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals who they want to let off freely to roam in American streets,” Leavitt said.
No Kings rally organizers in Orlando say safety trainings have taken place ahead of the rally, with information on individual rights, whether to wear a mask, and de-escalation techniques.
There are contingency plans in case there is an emergency.
News 6 also spoke to the Orlando Police Department, which issued the following statement:
“Hello. The safety and security of everyone remains the Orlando Police Department’s top priority. While we don’t discuss specific security measures, we always plan and staff large-scale events appropriately to provide proper public safety and assess the needs of the event to make any necessary security modifications.
“The Orlando Police Department wants to remind our community to always call 9-1-1 or flag down an officer working the event if they see anything suspicious. Whether security measures are visible or not, officers are always working on the streets and behind the scenes to ensure the safety of our city.”
Here are the No Kings rallies happening in Central Florida on Saturday, according to the No Kings website. Not all of the exact locations have been disclosed.
BREVARD COUNTY
Cocoa: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Melbourne/Palm Bay: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FLAGLER COUNTY
Palm Coast: 11 a.m. to noon
LAKE COUNTY
Clermont: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Leesburg: 10 a.m. to noon
Mount Dora: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
MARION COUNTY
Dunnellon: 10 a.m. to noon
Ocala: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Ocala Downtown Square
ORANGE COUNTY
Orlando: 10 a.m. to noon, Orlando City Hall
OSCEOLA COUNTY
Poinciana: 10 a.m. to noon
SEMINOLE COUNTY
Casselberry: 10 a.m. to noon, 17-92 and Triplet Lake
Lake Mary: 10 a.m. to noon, SR 46A and International Parkway
SUMTER COUNTY
The Villages North: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Villages South: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Everglades Rec Center in Wildwood
VOLUSIA COUNTY
Daytona Beach: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Daytona Beach City Hall
DeLand: 10 a.m. to noon, corner of Woodland Boulevard and New York Avenue
New Smyrna Beach: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Orange City: 1 p.m. to 3 pm., corner of Saxon Boulevard and Enterprise Road
Ormond Beach: 10 a.m. to noon, Granada Bridge on the west side
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
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