Watch the “No Kings” rally in Washington, DC
“No Kings” protesters took to the streets of Washington, D.C., holding signs, chants and dolls depicting President Trump and his Cabinet members.
Rallies and protests are planned across the United States, including Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump threatened that “the entire civilization will perish tonight” in the face of an “ultimatum” to Iran.
“I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump said of his threat Tuesday morning, saying it would come true if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
An emergency rally led by more than a dozen grassroots organizations is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the White House.
“Let’s meet in the streets,” said Flair USA, a movement focused on removing President Trump from office.
Several protests have already taken place in Washington, D.C., since the outbreak of the Iran war, including the Nor Kings protest on March 28, which is said to have drawn more than 30,000 people.
Tonight’s rally came just hours after President Trump made his most extreme public remarks. He said Iran’s future decision was “one of the most important moments” in world history.
A poster at Tuesday’s protest read: “Congress must act now and pass the War Powers Resolution.” “We the people demand an end to this illegal and unjust war.”
