Trump, Police and No Kings
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A 77-year-old Cape Cod man is recovering after he was attacked after a "No Kings" protest in Hyannis this weekend. Jeffrey Smith was left bruised, cut up and concussed after police say he was punched several times in an assault following Saturday's rally.
New polling reinforces how much the thrust of the “No Kings” message has resonated with much of the American public.
Thousands rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, in Des Moines for the No Kings protest with the Iowa State Capitol as the backdrop.
The man is wearing a white T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan "FREEDOM,”—as Kirk was when he was shot—and his face, neck and T-shirt are covered with what appears to be fake blood. He is also wearing a medallion around his neck which reads ‘BOZO’—likely a reference to Bozo the Clown.
Cleveland.com readers submitted dozens of photos from the "No Kings" protests that took place across Ohio and the United States on Saturday, Oct. 18. See the gallery.
An organizer for the nationwide “No Kings” protests is signaling even more to come. Ezra Levin — the co-founder of Indivisible, which helped organize the recent rallies against President Donald Trump and his policies — told The Bulwark that a third round will be in the future.
Many protesters were dressed in costumes and carried signs that critiqued President Trump’s policies, namely on immigration and crime. Others held signs that denounced fascism.
While top Republicans have tried to downplay the rallies' impact, the Texas senator said it would be foolish not to take "political peril seriously."
The singer complained this week after his 1986 Billboard Hot 100 No. 2 hit was used without permission in a trolling video by the president.