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Video credit: Kevin Maley

Washington, D.C. – On June 14, 2025, thousands of demonstrators filled 14th Street in a sweeping anti-Trump protest, coinciding with the former president’s 79th birthday and a controversial military parade held in the capital.

The protest, captured in footage by Kevin Maley, was part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement, aimed at resisting what organizers call the erosion of democratic norms under Trump’s leadership and his ongoing alliance with figures like Elon Musk. Protesters carried signs denouncing authoritarianism, immigration crackdowns, and the administration’s restructuring of government institutions.

The location—14th Street—carries powerful historical resonance. Once a major artery for civil rights marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the street has long served as a battleground for American democracy. Saturday’s protest continued that legacy, transforming the space into a vibrant platform for political expression.

This event echoes previous mass mobilizations on May Day and April 5, 2025, as reported by Reuters and NPR, reflecting a sustained wave of public dissent. Protesters emphasized their opposition not just to Trump’s policies, but to what they view as an authoritarian political shift taking hold in the United States.

As chants of “No Kings!” echoed through downtown D.C., the demonstration stood as a clear reminder of America’s enduring protest tradition—and the growing movement to push back against strongman politics.