Today millions will take to the sidewalks. What is the Republicans response?
Abbott’s deployments come as Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, vilify the planned nationwide protests as a “hate America” gathering.PoliticoBy Gregory Svirnovskiy10/16/2025Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is deploying the state’s National Guard to Austin ahead of this weekend’s planned No Kings rally in the Texas capital, he announced Thursday, as top Republicans around the country vilify the protests as Antifa-linked and led by the radical flank of the Democratic Party.“Violence and destruction will never be tolerated in Texas,” Abbott said in a statement Thursday. “Today, I directed the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas National Guard to deploy all necessary law enforcement officials and resources to ensure the safety of Austin residents.”In addition to the National Guard, Abbott is surging Texas Rangers, state troopers and Department of Public Safety personnel to Austin, whom he said would be “supported by aircraft and other tactical assets.”
Meanwhile other Republicans have tried to brand the “No Kings” rallies as…
The Hillby Ashleigh Fields10/14/25House GOP Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) on Tuesday slammed the “No Kings” protests slated for Saturday against the Trump administration as a “hate America” rally backed by the left.“These guys are playing to the most radical, small, and violent base in the country. You’ll see them on Saturday on the Mall. They just do not love this country,” Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) said during a Tuesday appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria.”House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) backed Emmer’s theory that the protests were tied to a “hate America” mentality during a Tuesday press conference and suggested the demonstrations were tied to Senate Democrats amid the federal shutdown.Scalise said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) was “throwing a temper tantrum” to “appease the most radical elements of his base.”
BINGO! This is all for show! To rally their base that they are against the Constitution’s 1st Amendment rights and only their views matter!
No Kings
No Dictators
No Clowns
MSNBC reports that,
The Republican talking points are out of touch with the reality of Saturday's protests.Oct. 16, 2025By Michael Steele,In recent days, Republican leaders have warned darkly about the "No Kings" national protests scheduled for Saturday.Speaker Mike Johnson called it a “hate-America rally” that will draw “the pro-Hamas wing” of the Democratic Party and “the antifa people.” House Republican Whip Tom Emmer claimed that “you’ll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up” for the rally. Sen. Roger Marshall claimed protesters were being paid and suggested the National Guard might need to show up.Trust me when I say these comments aren’t spontaneous. When I was chairman of the Republican National Committee, I sat in countless meetings where we carefully crafted the talking points for the week, fine-tuning the language so everyone from local lawmakers to friendly cable news pundits could stay on message.But when we did that, it was to keep someone from upending the party message by saying something unhinged. This time, the unhinged comments are the message.
We the People!
Not We the Billionaires!
Joe Perticone writes for The Bulwark that,
The upcoming anti-authoritarian “No Kings”1 rally, which is scheduled to take place across the country on Saturday, including on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, has set off klaxons for Republican lawmakers, who are scrambling to mount a preemptive defense. While many GOP lawmakers are describing No Kings as an astroturfed political operation meant to benefit Democrats in the continuing government funding fight, some in party leadership are going further by branding it a pro-terrorism demonstration—an unambiguously false allegation meant, clearly, to get ahead of a potentially massive protest against the president.
Gee, let's see... somewhere between 4 and 6 million people nationwide. Say someone gave each protester $100 to show up. Hmm… at 5 million people, that’s $500 million! Who wrote the checks—the Tooth Fairyt That’s more than Trump raked in from tariffs!
When Kings Fall
Freedom Stands Tall
The Daily Beast wrote,
The rally is expected to be the largest single day of protest in modern American history.By Farrah TomazinOct. 15MAGA Republicans are melting down over this weekend’s planned “No Kings” anti-Trump protest, branding expected attendees as unhinged terrorists and suggesting that the National Guard should be deployed against them.The nationwide demonstration on Saturday is expected to be the largest single day of protest in modern American history, spurred on by growing anger over the tactics of ICE agents and the administration’s push to surge military troops across Democratic cities.[…]According to the latest figures, there are more than 2,500 registered demonstrations taking place across the country on Saturday—already exceeding the 2,100 that took place during the last “No Kings” rally in June.But while Democrats and grassroots groups are hoping the event will help galvanize voters ahead of next year’s midterm elections, Republicans and right-wing influencers are raging against the day.
They are quaking in their boots! They’re worried of Saturday nigh news… they are worried that the people will not believe their lies, they are afraid that millions peacfully protesting against Trump’s regime!
Melt ICE
Be there or be square!
About this event
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
IN PROVINCETOWN WE WILL BE CELEBRATING WOMEN'S WEEK AND THE LONG PLANNED DYKE MARCH THAT WILL BE THE LEAD IN FOR THE NO KINGS RALLY.
11:30AM Those marching with the dyke march step off from Johnson St Parking lot and march to Bas Relief Field. Those not marching are encouraged to gather with signs and stand out ready to greet and make room for the marchers.
Upon arrival the speaker portion of the rally will begin. Confirmed speakers include State Senator Julian Cyr and State Representative Hadley Luddy.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
📍 Where: 106 Bradford St, Provincetown, MA 02657 📅 When: 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT October 18, 2025
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
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