US EditionJohnson calls ‘No Kings’ a ‘stunt’ for Democrats amid shutdown
- House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed the nationwide 'No Kings' protests against President Trump as a politically motivated stunt by Democrats to distract from their own party pressures.
- Millions of demonstrators protested nationwide, accusing Trump of authoritarian governance.
- Senator Bernard Sanders defended the protests, stating that people are rallying out of love for America, not hate.
- Johnson emphasized that if Trump were a king, the government would be open, insinuating that the protests prove otherwise.
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After 'No Kings,' what's the status of federal shutdown in Philly
Thousands of people gathered in Center City on Saturday to protest the actions of the Trump Administration, starting at City Hall and marching to Independence Mall for a rally that featured impassioned speeches and America’s ever-improving signage. It followed a similar, if larger, march in June. WHYY’s Aaron Moselle was there and filed this report. As the third week of the government shutdown begins, Billy Penn provides this status update on wh…
Johnson: 'No Kings' a 'stunt' for Democrats amid shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said the “No Kings” protests against President Trump this weekend were a “stunt” created by Democrats because they needed “cover” amid the ongoing government shutdown. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” Johnson suggested there was no need for Trump’s critics to join No Kings demonstrations this weekend, saying the very fact that the protests took place is proof that they were not necessary. “The iro…
Johnson: ‘No Kings’ a ‘stunt’ for Democrats amid shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said the “No Kings” protests against President Trump this weekend were a “stunt” created by Democrats because they needed “cover” amid the ongoing government shutdown. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” Johnson suggested there was no need for Trump’s critics to join “No Kings” demonstrations this weekend,... The post Johnson: ‘No Kings’ a ‘stunt’ for Democrats amid shutdown appeared first on Daily T…
Speaker Johnson Calls "No Kings" Rallies A "Stunt," Says Protests Disprove Trump's 'King' Status
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Sunday dismissed nationwide “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump as a “stunt,” arguing on ABC’s “This Week” that the very fact the rallies took place proves the President is not an authoritarian ruler. Dozens of protests were held across the country on Saturday, including an event where prominent […] Speaker Johnson Calls “No Kings” Rallies A “Stunt,” Says Protests Disprove Trump’s ‘King’ Status
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