Across the U.S., tens of thousands protested President Trump's leadership under the 'No Kings' banner, coinciding with the Army's 250th anniversary and his birthday. Rallies occurred in nearly 2,000 locations, from cities to small towns, denouncing Trump's 'authoritarian actions' and recent federal immigration raids.
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