Protests against the government have broken out in many places across the United States.

According to reports by a reporter from Russia's Sputnik News Agency, residents have gathered for protest activities in several regions of the United States to oppose U.S. President Trump and his government's policies.

These demonstrations are part of the "No Kings" protest movement. On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army parade held in Washington D.C. and Trump's 79th birthday, the "No Kings" protests erupted nationwide across the United States.

Los Angeles

Thousands of people gathered near Los Angeles City Hall.

According to observations by a reporter from Russia's Sputnik News Agency, this is the largest protest activity in the city since Monday.

After the curfew began, the protesters did not disperse, and the police started using rubber bullets.

Philadelphia

About 14,000 people participated in the protest in Philadelphia.

The participants shouted slogans such as "This is what democracy looks like" and "Trump, go away."

Many protesters held American flags or homemade posters with words comparing the situation in the United States to Nazi Germany and comparing Trump to an "anti-Christ."

Late in the evening, local police said that about 80,000 people participated in the protest.

The protest proceeded peacefully.

Washington

Hundreds of people held a rally near the headquarters of "Fox 5" TV station in the suburbs of Washington.

The demonstrators held posters and banners with words such as "Trump Summons Demons," "Impeach Now," and "No Kings."

The protesters blew whistles, beat drums, and shouted "No Kings."

Many drivers honked their horns in support.

In Washington, hundreds of people took to the streets to demand that Trump step down.

The demonstrators, escorted by the police, held banners and posters and marched through downtown towards the White House.

The participants cursed the U.S. leaders and shouted slogans such as "Trump must step down immediately."

Late in the evening, the demonstrators approached the White House from Lafayette Square, encountered barriers set up by the authorities beforehand, and continued to gather dozens of meters away from the presidential residence.

New York

In New York, approximately 500 people participated in the protest.

People gathered on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, causing some roads to be closed and congested in certain areas.

People held posters with the words "No Kings and Dictators."

Some participants criticized the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration held in Washington on Saturday night.

Alexandria

Protests also broke out in Alexandria, a suburb of Washington D.C.

It is expected that Democratic Congressman Don Baird will address the crowd alongside state senators.

San Antonio

Thousands of people held a march in the downtown area before beginning to disperse.

The police blocked off the streets in the protest area.

The Salt Lake City Police Department in Utah reported that a shooting incident occurred during the large-scale protests against Trump and his government's policies. According to law enforcement sources, one person was in critical condition. The suspect has been detained.

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