No Kings Protests
Today, we witnessed thousands of people marching peacefully, respectfully and with purpose in downtown Salt Lake City. That unity and care for one another reflects the heart of our city.
It's especially painful that such a meaningful and peaceful moment was followed by an act of violence.
We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and extend our heartfelt condolences to the victim, their family and everyone affected.
We are grateful to our first responders for acting quickly to provide aid and support community safety.
Salt Lake City is a place where people care deeply, show up for each other and speak out for what they believe in. Violence has no place here—and it will never define who we are.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
June 14, 2025
President Trump doesn't like the idea of people protesting that he has become a king: "I don't feel like a king," he said recently. "I have to go through hell to get stuff approved."
I think the chief executive is on to something here. If he were really a king, his unilateral edicts would be enforced on the nation with little to no pushback from anywhere. He is up to speed with the regular publishing of edicts, but he is getting a little bit of pushback here and there on implementing them, so his crown sits just a little bit precariously on his head.
But Number 47 is clearly chafing at the fact he has to get the help of others to get things done and that stuff takes an extended period of time to get done. A true king would have the full faith and credit of the people for whatever he wants to do, and it would get done pronto.
Yep, he would much rather be the real deal. The real deal has God, the established church and all the fawning, ignorant people worshipping him, not protesting against him.
Also, a real king's statements cannot be contradicted without risk to health and property, even when the statement is made by a judge, a Congressperson, a newscaster, military brass, leaders of other nations ... you get the picture.
A real king is King! Trump is not quite there yet.
KIMBALL SHINKOSKEY
Woods Cross
I'm honored to have been able to attend with my son and use our white privilege to fight for those that are at risk here in our country! Everyone is welcome here!
TAYLOR VANCE
Via Facebook
Please also vote in 2026. All 4 of Utah's congressional seats are up. Amazing turnout, and amazing energy! Proud of our state today!
LAUREN LITTLEFIELD
Via Facebook
Our city had more people at No Kings than Donnie had at his whole parade.
BBROWSBYJ
Via Instagram
Never been more proud to be born and raised in Utah.
ANNEDASHMARIE
Via Instagram
We were in Ogden and it was a great turnout too!
RICHARD CREEGER
Via Facebook
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