Hundreds of thousands of people marched in the United States this Saturday against what they accuse is the authoritarianism of Donald Trump, in the demonstrations known as “No Kings” which sought to counterbalance the unprecedented military parade organized by the President of the United States for his birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Army.
Numerous celebrity figures joined these marches throughout the United States, expressing their criticisms and questioning of the current government.
Active participation of entertainment figures
The host Jimmy Kimmel joined the protest that took place in South Bay, in Los Angeles County, and posted a picture with his parents at the demonstration, describing it as an “inspiring and peaceful gathering”. In his message, he highlighted the commitment of many citizens to democratic values, as well as the lessons he learned at home about the importance of caring for others.
Actress Kerry Washington also made an appearance at the demonstrations, sharing images with other participants. Using the hashtag “No Kings,” she indicated that she was marching “raising her voice and fighting for democracy.”
From Bozeman, Montana, the renowned actress Glenn Close shared a video in which she expressed her outrage following an attack against two Minnesota legislators, Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, that occurred the same Saturday morning. She also wrote that “It’s not about screaming slogans. it’s not about spitting hatred. It’s the calm, unified PRESENCE of MILLIONS of Americans who refuse to let our beloved, magnificent country be sold out to the wannabe KING/OLIGARCH and his RUTHLESS, cruel, scheming puppeteers.”
Criticism of presidential power and calls for unity
During a protest in New York, actor Mark Ruffalo spoke with MSNBC and explained the reasons why many people decided to demonstrate in the rain. “Our democracy is in real danger,” he said. He criticized President Trump, whom he described as someone who has taken on the role of “king and dictator,” and denounced a series of government actions such as the use of executive orders, defiance of judicial decisions, and the treatment of legally established immigrants in the country. Ruffalo emphasized that the only way to address this situation is through citizen unity.
The award-winning actress Susan Sarandon was also seen parading in New York alongside Mark Ruffalo.
The actress Natasha Rothwell, known for her role in the series “The White Lotus”, shared an image in which she was holding a sign that said “you are trash”.
On the other hand, Ayo Edebiri, from “The Bear”, showed her support for the cause through a photograph with a message of encouragement and solidarity.
Around 2,000 communities in the 50 United States organized to protest under the slogan “No Kings”, including massive marches in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The organizers hoped to gather more than 3.5 million people.