“No Kings” protests: Hollywood demonstrates against President Trump

While a military spectacle for the 250th anniversary of the US Army took place in Washington DC on Saturday – by chance on the same day as the 79th birthday of US President Donald Trump – thousands of people took to the streets across the country. In cities like Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco, they protested the growing democracy loss and broadcast a clear message under the motto “No Kings” against Trump’s authoritarian political style: the United States does not need kings.

Among the peaceful demonstrators were also numerous celebrities who spoke out with clear words and pictures on social media and in interviews. Mark Ruffalo (57) spoke at a rally in New York: “Our democracy is in real danger,” said the actor. “We see a president who has made himself a king and dictator, while an effective opposition is missing. Our right, our constitution are triggered every day by executive orders and disregard for judgments – we experience kidnaps from legally living in the USA. stands together. “

Jimmy Kimmel (57) took part with his parents in a demonstration in South Bay California: “A huge, inspiring and yes – peaceful – crowd. I have met many who love this country and believe in its strength for good.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (64) kept: “The only monarch I like is a Butterfly” (German “The only monarch that I like is a butterfly”) and commented with the hashtag #nokings. “The White Lotus” actress Natasha Rothwell (44) with the inscription “You are trash” (German “you are garbage”), and also added the hashtag #nokings.

Musicians Moby (59) published with the words: “We have to do everything we can to protect democracy: protest, donate, post, candidate, choose, organize. And by the way: now is absolutely not the time for internal disputes.”

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo (22) published a homemade sign with a crossed -out crown and the addition: “In our USA” – a clear rejection of autocratic tendencies in her Instagram story. Singer Gracie Abrams (25) also lined up and posted photos of herself in the middle of a protest quantity, including a poster with the inscription: “Anyone who is neutral in unjust situations, choose the oppressor” – a quote from Desmond Tutu.

Musician Kerry Washington (48) and wrote: “#nokings, just a few queens that I met with protesting and fighting for democracy.”

“The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri (29) also showed solidarity in her Instagram story. She shared a sign with the message: “I love you and stand behind you! Stay brave!” “Jane the Virgin” star Gina Rodriguez (40) demonstrated in the small town of Woodstock and wrote in a story: “Even in Woodstock, the smallest city doesn’t stay quiet! #Nokingsday.”