Spike Lee joined other Hollywood celebrities at the “No Kings” protest to challenge what organizers call Donald Trump’s crackdown on free speech. Sharing a four-word message and a family photo, he underscored both personal conviction and broad public concern around First Amendment rights.

A series of “No Kings” protests took place nationwide on Saturday, drawing hundreds of participants in the Tampa Bay area. The demonstrations underscored the broader momentum of this movement and its impact on local communities.

Democrats gathered at the Washington No Kings rally to protest former President Donald Trump’s administration. In a notable turn, many participants also voiced dissatisfaction with their own party’s leadership.

On his 79th birthday, President Trump witnessed the realization of his eight-year dream: a grand military parade in the heart of Washington, D.C. Yet, as tanks rolled by, protests swelled nationwide accusing him of authoritarian ambitions.

As cities across the nation prepare for protests against “authoritarianism,” a critical perspective argues that these demonstrations challenge the very rule of law and reflect a deeper ideological divide over the meaning of freedom and morality.