No Kings, Florida and protests
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Trump turned 79 on June 14, 2025, which is the same day as thousands of No Kings Day protests in the US, with some down the road from Mar-a-Lago Club
Tallahassee’s protest was only one of 1,800 taking place across the nation. Some estimates suggest that between 4 and 6 million people turned.
1don MSN
Eloy Garcia, 64, was arrested on a charge of threatening communications or threats of a mass shooting, a second-degree felony.
The law does not bar such a driver from being criminally prosecuted, though their defense could be bolstered by Florida’s “stand your ground” law.
2hon MSN
Florida Sheriff Wayne Ivey challenged Lizzo's accusation, saying he supports First Amendment rights for peaceful protests while only warning against violent protest tactics.
Helen Amburgey is an organizer with Pinellas chapter of the National Organization for Women, a group that’s helping to coordinate a local “No Kings” anti-Trump protest in St. Petersburg. She said the response to the Los Angeles protests has made her organization think more about safety plans and the guidance they give to protesters.
Florida officials caution against violent behavior during upcoming anti-Trump "No Kings" protests, with Sheriff Ivey warning that attacks on deputies will be met with lethal force