‘No Kings’ Protests Planned On Trump’s Birthday In Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — An anti-Trump protest will be taking place in Basking Ridge on the president’s birthday.

“No Kings” protests are being planned across the nation for Saturday, June 14, according to an online database. The rallies are being organized independently across the nation by local advocacy groups and community members. See locations here, or view an online map here.

A local demonstration will be taking place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lyons VA Medical Center, 151 Knollcroft Rd, Bernards.

Two other Somerset County demonstrations will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1120 Route 22 in Bridgewater; and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West End Avenue and Route 22, North Plainfield.

According to a statement from organizers:

"No Kings is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies. On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind. The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it. On June 14, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings."

The protests are being timed for President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. A massive military parade is also taking place in Washington D.C. on June 14, although Trump has said the event is meant to celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Army and Flag Day – not necessarily his birthday.

Reports have estimated that it will cost between $25 million and $45 million to host the event. A White House spokesperson recently said the expenses will be shared by the Department of the Army and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.

The 50501 movement – one of several groups that have been publicizing the nationwide June 14 protests – said they are calling for demonstrators to commit to “inclusivity, non-violence and conflict resolution.”

WAVE OF PROTESTS CONTINUES

A series of protests have been taking place against the Trump administration, Elon Musk and the ongoing federal budget cuts since the president took office.

More than 1,200 rallies of various sizes took place across the United States on April 5, with some sources estimating the overall attendance at over a million people. Local “Hands Off!” protests were held in Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Maplewood, Montclair and West Caldwell. Read More: Anti-Trump Protesters Hit The Streets In Essex County (PHOTOS)

— With reporting by Eric Kiefer