‘No Kings’ Protest Planned In Princeton On Trump’s Birthday

PRINCETON, NJ — Another anti-Trump protest will be taking place in Princeton, this time on President Donald Trump'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.)

The Princeton demonstration will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 1 Monument Drive in Princeton.

According to the organizers, a core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. They have asked all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with their values.

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 hosting the event will cost between $25 million and $45 million. 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.”

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