US cities prepare for nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump

AP :

Cities across the United States are gearing up for widespread protests on Saturday opposing President Donald Trump, as authorities call for calm, National Guard units mobilize, and Trump marks the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with a military parade in Washington.
The main demonstration – a “No Kings” march – will be held in Philadelphia, while no protests are scheduled in Washington, D.C., where Trump is set to appear at the parade, which coincides with his 79th birthday and Flag Day.
The protests come amid rising tensions over Trump’s recent orders to deploy the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles following violent clashes sparked by federal immigration raids. Demonstrators blocked highways and torched vehicles, prompting a forceful police response that included tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash-bangs. Several cities have imposed curfews, while Democratic leaders criticized the deployments as an overreach of federal power.
Despite heightened tensions, both Republican and Democratic governors are urging peaceful protest. Republican-led states including Virginia, Texas, Nebraska, and Missouri have called up the National Guard, citing public safety. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin warned of “zero tolerance” for violence or lawbreaking. Missouri’s Gov. Mike Kehoe emphasized a proactive response, and Nebraska’s governor issued an emergency declaration as a precaution.