Sights and sounds: ‘No Kings’ protests gather around Valley against Trump, ICE

PHOENIX — Thousands of people gathered for “No Kings” demonstrations on Saturday across the country and Arizona, protesting President Donald Trump.

“No Kings is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies,” the organization wrote on an event listing for Saturday’s demonstration at the state capitol in Phoenix.

“We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political values, threatened to deport American citizens and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.”

A look inside the "No Kings" demonstration at the state capitol, where thousands gathered to protest. pic.twitter.com/xxlqmaDirW

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Meanwhile, the Trump administration was planning for an expensive military parade in Washington D.C. in honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary — the motive for the “No Kings” demonstrations — which coincided with his own birthday.

A truck allegedly went through the capitol protests with fluids being hurled from the vehicle.

One protestor said the occupants tried to take his flag while this protestor, Haley, says law enforcement pulled the truck over immediately after the incident. pic.twitter.com/gO1jsUT61b

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In addition to the demonstration at the state capitol, which was scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to noon, there were other “No Kings” events held in Mesa, Buckeye and Casa Grande, according to its website.

Several other demonstrations popped up across the Valley, including in Chandler and Scottsdale.

Protestors are out in full force at the Chandler "No Kings" demonstration, which stems from recent ICE raids and President Trump's military parade, including Vanessa Byers and Don Nottingham shown here. pic.twitter.com/z0BdAPHYR4

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Some sights and sounds from the "No Kings" protests in Scottsdale: pic.twitter.com/SkLuJWbHLl

— KTAR News 92.3 (@KTAR923) June 14, 2025

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