‘No Kings’ Protests In Essex County On Trump’s Birthday (See Locations)

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Another round of anti-Trump protests is taking place in Essex County, this time on the president’s birthday.

“No Kings” protests are being planned across the nation for Saturday, June 14. Local demonstrations will be taking place in Bloomfield, Caldwell, Glen Ridge, Montclair, Newark and South Orange, according to an online database.

The protests are being organized independently across the nation by local advocacy groups and community members. See more locations here, or view an online map here.

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TRUMP'S BIRTHDAY

The latest 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.

Organizers referenced the upcoming parade in their latest rallying cry:

“On June 14—Flag Day—President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind. The flag doesn’t belong to President 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 50501 movement – one of several groups that have been publicizing the June 14 protest – 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)

Another round of protests took place on April 19, with local rallies taking place in Bloomfield, Glen Ridge and West Caldwell. Read More: Protesters Bash Trump In 3 Essex County Towns Over Easter Holiday Weekend

A third major wave of protests happened on May 1, with two candidates for New Jersey governor attending rallies in Bloomfield and West Caldwell. Read More: ‘May Day’ Protests In Essex County Attract NJ Governor Candidates

Essex County has also seen demonstrations in support of Trump, including a rally in Montclair organized by local GOP voters prior to the president’s Election Day victory.

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris took Essex County in the 2024 presidential election, nailing down 224,596 votes (71.69 percent). Trump scored 83,908 votes – about 26.78 percent.

Trump performed much better on a statewide basis in last November’s election, however, flipping five New Jersey counties from blue to red.

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