President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday," No Kings organizers wrote. "A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington.

The 1,800 "No Kings" protests across the country are meant to express frustration over President Trump's actions that organizers say are authoritarian.

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Around 2,000 protests and rallies were planned nationwide, with thousands of people also attending staged “No Kings” events in Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Green Bay. Rallies were canceled in Minnesota out of caution following shootings targeting local lawmakers.

In the Cape Fear region, No Kings protest locations included downtown Wilmington, Leland, Shallotte and Surf City.

A lot is planned for this Flag Day, from 'No Kings Day' protests of President Donald Trump's policies to a papal speech to a military parade in Washington.

Seven "No Kings" demonstrations are planned in Palm Beach County. They will mark a renewal of dissent following a series of gatherings at Tesla showrooms to air criticism of Elon Musk and the administration's cost-cutting measures this spring.

The protests coincide with President Donald Trump's birthday, Flag Day and the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration. Organizers cite concerns about authoritarianism and corruption within the ...