⚠️ Violence is Trump’s default response.
Federal agents fired pepper balls at naked cyclists in Portland while priests were illegally denied access to prisoners in Chicago. In DC, JD Vance threatened more painful mass firings while his boss flew to the Middle East and threatened to give Ukraine long-range missiles.
Remember January 6. Mike Pence, protected by his Secret Service detail, still hid with them in a Capitol parking garage. He understood that Trump throws the levers of power, especially violence, against everyone who stands up to him. Even his hand-picked VP wasn’t safe. Neither are we.
That’s exactly why showing up in overwhelming numbers matters. Bullies back down when they see the crowd against them. This Saturday, October 18, join millions at No Kings protests nationwide. Find your local event at nokings.org.
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Trump posts artist's rendering of planned triumphal arch near Lincoln Memorial in early Saturday social media post, drawing comparisons to Nazi architect Albert Speer's unbuilt design.
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Trump falsely claims Biden FBI planted 274 agents in Jan. 6 crowd despite attack occurring during his own presidency and agents being dispatched only after riots began.
Source: USA Today
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Source: Mediaite
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Trump says he may send Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine despite Russian warnings of major escalation, telling Russia it faces strikes if war continues.
Source: BBC
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ICE denies religious leaders' request to deliver communion to detainees at Broadview facility despite 2008 law granting religious workers reasonable access to immigration detention sites.
Source: The Chicago Sun-Times
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Trump appoints longtime aide Dan Scavino to head White House personnel office responsible for selecting almost all government positions.
Source: The Hill
October 12, 2025
Vance warns deeper cuts to federal workforce coming as shutdown enters 12th day, threatening painful reductions beyond the over 4,000 employees set to be fired.
Source: The Associated Press
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Portland protesters stage naked bike ride and die-in opposing Trump's militarization plans as federal agents fire pepper balls to disperse the peaceful demonstration.
Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting
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