New York City buzzed with tension this weekend as "No Kings" protests against Trump-era policies collided with a military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary—and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. 🎂🇺🇸
Protesters flooded NYC streets, chanting slogans about immigration rights and social justice. "My main concern is the mistreatment of people that have come to this country for a better life," said Jerome Adams, a demonstrator who compared the scene to a "real-life episode of The Handmaid’s Tale." 📢🗽
The nationwide protests, organized by progressive groups, aimed to spotlight policies critics call "out of touch with modern values." Meanwhile, Trump supporters cheered tanks and flyovers in D.C., creating a stark contrast in political energy. 💥
With TikTok clips of the protests already trending (#NoKings), young activists are turning this moment into a cultural flashpoint. Could this be Gen Z’s next big rallying cry? 🤔✊
