Trump, Florida and protests
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Large crowds began gathering on Saturday morning in opposition to how Mr. Trump has been approaching various issues, such as immigration and the government shutdown.
Salsa dancing, Bad Bunny songs, billowing flags and chanting protesters took over the streets around the Torch of Friendship monument during Saturday's "No Kings" protest in downtown Miami.
In Sopchoppy, a small Wakulla County town 35 miles south of Tallahassee, a rally attracted around 30 people.The county is solidly Republican, with Trump winning nearly 72% of the vote in 2024. Gov. Ron DeSantis took 73% of the vote during his 2022 re-election bid.
National organizers have encouraged attendees to wear yellow as a sign of "collective strength in the face of oppression," and focus on "community and joy" during Saturday's events – encouraging humorous signs and costumes, like the viral inflatable frog outfit worn by protestors in Portland and Chicago in recent weeks.
Activists in Central Florida are preparing to join others across the state and nation Saturday for the anti-Trump “No Kings” protest 2.0.
Over a dozen No Kings rallies are scheduled across Central Florida this Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s policies.
If you're attending a "No Kings" protest in Florida Saturday, can you wear a mask? Here's what to know before you go.
Panama City News-Herald on MSN
Panama City 'No Kings Protest 2,' part of nationwide effort, set for Saturday, Oct. 18
Bay County citizens will gather at Carl Gray Park on Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. for the “No Kings Protest 2,” one of more than 80 such protests in Florida.