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From his first day in office, Donald Trump has acted not like a president accountable to the people, but like a narcissist playing monarch. Now, he wants to celebrate his birthday—June 14, Flag Day—with a grotesque display of power: a taxpayer-funded military parade in Washington, D.C., with costs projected to reach 50 to $100 million (MSN, 2025).
Let's be clear: America doesn't do kings.
This is not patriotism—it's propaganda. Trump lost the popular once and barely one the second time and still governs as if crowned by divine right. Nearly 80% of people in this country did not vote for him. And yet, he continues to defy court orders, target immigrants, gut public services, and rule with cruelty rather than compassion.
The Psychology of a Would-Be King
Trump's obsession with loyalty, grand spectacle, and dominance isn't random—it's classic authoritarian behavior. His plan to turn Flag Day into "Trump Day" is not about national pride—it's about consolidating power and cultifying his image.
He blurs the line between patriotism and allegiance to him personally. In Trump's world, he is America, and disagreement is treason. That's why he fantasizes about a third term, mocks judges, and surrounds himself with sycophants. But this country was born out of rebellion, not submission to a wannabe king.
A Parade of Power—and Corruption
This $100 million parade isn't a celebration. It's intimidation disguised as pageantry—a public display meant to enforce loyalty and punish dissent. And while the tanks roll down Pennsylvania Avenue, Trump and Republicans in Congress are gutting Social Security, SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans Services — claiming there's no money for struggling families while handing tax breaks to billionaires.
This is authoritarian corruption in broad daylight.
Enough Is Enough
This moment isn't just about Trump. It's about all of us.
If you're fed up with rising costs, civil liberties under assault, and daily attacks on our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy—this is your moment to rise.
We’ve had enough of watching corrupt elites treat our country like a kingdom. It’s time to reclaim power where it belongs—with the people.
Join us for No King’s Day—a National Day of Action.
Across the country, people will be in the streets, parks, rallies, and protests—showing up and speaking out.
Hundreds of cities and towns rising together to say loud and clear: America doesn’t do kings.
We rise by standing together, not in fear, but in solidarity.
Not with cruelty, but with courage.
Not for one man—but for all of us.
No King's Day on June 14th
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People Power United Updates & In the News
Our group is growing by leaps and bounds! Folks understand that with love in our hearts ❤️ and hard work, we will reclaim our nation from cruelty, chaos, and confusion. In case you missed it, this past week was busy:
People Power United opposes H.R. 421, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (SBRFIA)
People Power United joins coalition efforts to tell the Senate reject H.R. 1 because it cuts Medicaid and will harm older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
People Power United supports the Marshalls Act
People Power United opposed efforts to undermine insurance coverage for abortion
People Power United joined coalition efforts to oppose the REINS Act in Reconciliation
People Power United joined coalition efforts to stop Trump's assault on our judiciary & the rule of law
People Power United joined coalition efforts to urge Members of Congress to help workers and families
We sent out several updates and news briefs.
We are not just resisting—we are reclaiming, rebuilding, and rising. Let’s do it together.
With fierce resolve and people power,
Laurie Woodward Garcia
People Power United
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