Arizona, No Kings
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Protesters were set to gather in other Arizona cities and towns, including Flagstaff, Prescott Valley, Tucson and Yuma. Smaller communities like Sierra Vista and Show Low had also planned No Kings demonstrations. The Arizona events were among the 2,600 No Kings protests planned across the country.
Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets across Arizona and the nation to oppose President Donald Trump’s agenda during the No Kings rallies. At a well-attended gathering in the Phoenix area, participants wore inflatable costumes of squirrels, raccoons, cats, sharks, frogs and unicorns, frequently stopping to pose for photos with others.
With the edge coming off the heat in Phoenix, the mass protests against the Trump administration are back. On Saturday, thousands of “No Kings” protests took place across the country, including several in the Valley and the rest of Arizona.
PHOENIX — "No Kings" protests happened across the Valley Saturday morning. 12News had team coverage of the protests with reporters covering events in several locations in the Valley. MORE INFORMATION: 'No Kings' protests planned across Arizona. Here's what you need to know
Arizonans who gathered in Tempe and across the state Saturday to protest President Donald Trump said they have plenty of reasons to be concerned about his administration.
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Phoenix protesters say 'No Kings' protest felt like a celebration of beliefs
Thousands showed up to the "No Kings Day" protests at the Arizona State Capitol on Oct. 18, with many protesters saying it felt more like a celebration of beliefs, rather than a protest. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
PHOENIX — One thing is certain: The “No Kings” movement is growing in Arizona. Protests across the state Saturday morning featured similar, if not larger, crowds compared to protests in June. And there were more locations.
A second "No Kings" rally against Donald Trump is planned for October 18 across Arizona and the nation. Organizers state the protests are a response to what they call Trump's "violent authoritarian attacks on our freedoms.
Millions are expected to gather Saturday at “No Kings" rallies in major cities and communities to protest the direction of the country under President Donald Trump.