"No Kings" protests planned across Southern California on Saturday
While President Trump attends a military parade for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington on Saturday, which coincides with his 79th birthday, hundreds of protests are planned nationwide.
The movement, "," is billed as a "nationwide day of defiance" to counter Mr. Trump's parade, according to organizers.
"On June 14—Flag Day—President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday," the "No Kings" website reads. "A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else."
In response to the planned gatherings, Mr. Trump that he doesn't "feel like a king."
"I have to go through hell to get stuff approved," he said.
Organizers say nonviolence is the "core principle" of the gatherings and told attendees to leave weapons at home and de-escalate any conflicts.
"No Kings" protests are planned in all 50 states, parts of Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe and even .
Locally in Southern California, dozens of "No Kings" protests are planned. Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the pre-deployment of safety and security resources across the state ahead of the weekend's planned demonstrations. This includes resources with the California Highway Patrol and those coordinated through the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
The downtown Los Angeles 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew will be enforced through the weekend, and law enforcement leaders said during a Friday news conference that officers and deputies are prepared for Saturday's demonstrations.
"If you come to Los Angeles to exercise your rights peacefully, we are here to protect that. But if you come to our city with the intent to commit crimes, damage property or harm others, including our officers, you will be arrested," Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell said.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna echoed the same message, "extreme violence is not going to be tolerated." He said 10 deputies have been injured since the onset of recent protests. "We are at about 170 percent over what we normally staff for a weekend, just to be prepared for everything."
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