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Hundreds of chanting protesters, carrying signs with phrases like "Defend Democracy" and "No Kings since 1776," are rallying across South Florida Saturday, joining nationwide protests against Trump administration policies.
Trump turned 79 on June 14, 2025, which is the same day as thousands of No Kings Day protests in the US, with some down the road from Mar-a-Lago Club
From protests to parades to the president's birthday, this weekend's itinerary is packed. Here's what to know about 'No Kings' protests in Florida
No Kings protests fanned out across South Florida and the country Saturday as thousands of people demonstrated against President Donald Trump's policies on his 79th birthday and the day of a military parade in Washington.
Helen Amburgey is an organizer with Pinellas chapter of the National Organization for Women, a group that’s helping to coordinate a local “No Kings” anti-Trump protest in St. Petersburg. She said the response to the Los Angeles protests has made her organization think more about safety plans and the guidance they give to protesters.
Protests in response to the Trump administration's immigration raids are spreading across the country. In Florida, law enforcement officials are preparing for possible protests here over the weekend as many "No Kings" protests are being planned.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued a stern warning to potential violent protesters, threatening lethal force. Seven protests are planned in Palm Beach County, with one potentially approaching President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.