Mass protests against Trump in the US under the slogan «No Kings»

Protests in Washington and across the country

In the United States, the mass protests under the slogan «No Kings».
The largest demonstrations took place in Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and other major cities.

According to local media, Tens of thousands of Americans took to the streets, The latter are the ones who express disagreement with the political course of the current administration.

«We don't want autocracy. America is not a monarchy,» protesters shouted outside the White House.

Reasons for dissatisfaction

Activists accuse the president Donald Trump in an attempt to strengthen personal power through a number of initiatives that they believe to be of value, undermine the balance between the branches of government.

In particular, Trump's statements about «restoration of order» and expanding the powers of the executive branch in the area of security and justice.

Some civil society organisations have warned that such a policy could restrict freedom of speech and protest in the United States.

Administration's response

White House officials said that protesters «have the right to peacefully express themselves» but accused opposition media of «spreading panic».

Trump has not yet publicly commented on the events, but his advisers said that the president is «focused on restoring stability in the country».