Trump Cabinet Members Blame Upcoming No Kings Protests for Prolonging Shutdown

"As the government shutdown drags on, a new wave of protests is brewing, with millions expected to take to the streets in a nationwide 'No Kings' demonstration. Organizers, including Indivisible and labor unions, are positioning the October rallies as a referendum on the Trump administration's 'authoritarian power grabs,' including the deployment of federal forces in American cities and attempted censorship of late-night TV hosts. 'No Kings' has become a rallying cry for those pushing back against what they see as a growing threat to democracy.
The protests, set for October 18, have been met with criticism from the Trump administration, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slamming the rallies as 'no paychecks, no paychecks and no government.' Congressional Republicans have also blamed Democrats for prolonging the shutdown to coincide with the protests. But for many, the 'No Kings' movement represents a vital check on executive power and a commitment to the principles of equality and justice.
As the nation teeters on the brink of a constitutional crisis, the 'No Kings' protests are a powerful reminder that the people will not be silenced. With marches and rallies planned in over 2,500 locations nationwide, including the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it's clear that the movement will not be ignored. As one organizer put it, 'We will remind President Trump and his enablers: America has No Kings.'"
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