“No Kings” Protests Spread Across the U.S., With a Focus on Minnesota Protests under the “No Kings” banner have erupted across the United States, with a significant emphasis on Minnesota. Saturday’s demonstrations marked the third round of nationwide rallies since President Donald Trump began his second term. The movement, which gained momentum following the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, has seen widespread participation, with over 3,300 events planned across all 50 states. Major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., are expected to host large crowds, while organizers have also targeted conservative-leaning regions outside major urban centers. The “No Kings” movement, initiated by the progressive nonprofit Indivisible, aims to mobilize voters in areas that typically lean conservative. According to organizers, approximately two-thirds of participants are expected to attend events in non-metropolitan regions. Leah Greenberg, a cofounder of Indivisible, emphasized that the defining aspect of Saturday’s protests is not just the number of participants but their geographic distribution. “The defining story of this Saturday’s mobilisation is not just how many people are protesting, but where they are protesting,” she stated. The focal point of the protests in Minnesota, however, was the Twin Cities, where Trump’s immigration policies have drawn intense scrutiny. In December, the state became a central location for Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration crackdown that deployed over 3,000 agents to conduct deportation raids. Critics accused the operation of using excessive force, leading to widespread condemnation. The controversy escalated in January when two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, were shot and killed by agents during a raid.#twin_cities #operation_metro_surge #indivisible #no_kings #bernie_sanders
