Organizers of the nationwide “No Kings” protests say millions could take to the streets Saturday against Trump administration policies, citing ongoing ICE arrests and National Guard deployments to Democratic-run cities. Lisa Gilbert of Public Citizen framed the effort as defending democracy; Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, denounced it as anti-American. The White House brushed it off—spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said, “Who cares?” After an estimated 5 million joined June events, organizers expect even more now, as a Harvard sociologist questioned whether such mass movements still achieve their aims.

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