Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day
by Edward Helmore from US news | The Guardian on (#70VMH)
Outside of typical remarks from Donald Trump, JD Vance and Mike Johnson and a Fox News report, party stayed mum
Republican voices were mostly silent as No Kings rallies and marches against Trump administration policies unfurled on Saturday, many in the spirit of a street party that countered the hate America" depiction advanced by senior members of the party.
Instead of provocation, there were marching bands, huge banners with we the people" references to the US constitution, and protesters wearing inflatable costumes, particularly frogs, which have emerged as a sign of resistance.
Continue reading...