'No Kings' protests against Trump to take place across Bay Area on Saturday

On Saturday, protests are planned across the Bay Area as part of a broader nationwide response to President Trump's policies, with over 1,800 demonstrations expected. The coalition No Kings, which includes 190 organizations, is spearheading the events, coinciding with the U. S. Army's 250th birthday and Trump's birthday celebrations. The military parade in Washington, D.

C. , will feature approximately 6,600 soldiers and various military vehicles and helicopters. Protesters have condemned the parade as a "self-aggrandizing" display funded by taxpayers, especially in light of cuts to critical social services like Social Security and public education. More than 80 protests will occur in the Bay Area, spanning cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, and Santa Cruz. Since Trump's inauguration, grassroots groups have organized protests almost weekly, indicating sustained opposition to his administration.

The mobilization aims to draw attention to funding disparities between military expenditures and public services. Organizers emphasize the importance of these protests in challenging policies that they believe neglect the needs of the community.