A significant wave of protests is anticipated across the United States on Saturday, June 14, 2025, as part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement. These demonstrations are explicitly targeting President Donald Trump and are framed by organizers as a response to perceived presidential overreach.
Oregon is expected to be a key focal point for this national day of action, with thousands of Oregonians anticipated to participate. This marks the second major protest wave against President Trump planned across the state.
The “No Kings” Movement: A Coordinated National Effort
The “No Kings” movement describes itself as a grassroots effort to push back against what its participants view as excessive executive power. The planned demonstrations for June 14 are part of a “coordinated series of demonstrations” taking place across the country.
According to the official “No Kings” website, which serves as a central hub for the movement’s organizing efforts, over 1,500 individual protest events are currently planned nationally. This widespread mobilization underscores the depth of opposition that the movement seeks to represent against President Trump’s administration and policies.
Oregon’s Anticipated Mobilization
Within Oregon, the response to the “No Kings” call to action has been robust. Organizers anticipate that “thousands of Oregonians” will take to the streets in a show of solidarity with the national movement and to voice their specific concerns. The protests are not confined to a single urban center; instead, “dozens of cities across Oregon” are expected to host their own demonstrations, creating a decentralized yet widespread display of dissent across the state.
This planned protest on June 14, 2025, follows earlier significant demonstrations in Oregon, making it the “second major protest” organized against President Trump’s actions and policies within a relatively short period.
A Date of Multiple Significances
The choice of Saturday, June 14, 2025, for this widespread day of protest holds multiple layers of significance. Notably, June 14, 2025, is President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Protesting on the President’s birthday can be seen as a deliberate tactic by the “No Kings” movement to highlight their opposition directly to the individual holding the office.
Furthermore, June 14th is also recognized nationally as Flag Day in the United States, a day commemorating the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official American flag. Adding another historical layer, June 14, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The confluence of these dates – a presidential birthday and significant national observances – may be intended by organizers to add symbolic weight to their message against perceived overreach and to perhaps implicitly contrast their movement with patriotic themes.
State Preparedness and Official Response
In anticipation of the planned demonstrations, Oregon state officials have addressed preparedness and security measures. On Monday, June 10, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek released a statement regarding the state’s approach to the upcoming protests.
Governor Kotek stated unequivocally that she has “no plans to deploy the Oregon National Guard” in response to the anticipated events. Her stance indicates a reliance on existing local law enforcement capabilities to manage the demonstrations.
Asserting her confidence in the ability of municipal police forces and county sheriff’s offices, Governor Kotek stated that “local law enforcement will manage any necessary actions.” She further supported this decision by noting that “previous protests have been peaceful,” suggesting a historical precedent for orderly demonstrations in the state that do not necessitate military intervention.
Context of Ongoing Opposition
The June 14th protests are not isolated events but are characterized by organizers as a “continuation of organized events against Trump’s policies.” This indicates a sustained and ongoing effort by various groups to mobilize opposition to the President’s agenda.
These planned demonstrations follow “earlier rallies in May,” which also targeted aspects of President Trump’s actions and policies. Specifically, those May rallies included demonstrations that were described as “targeting his previous relationship with Elon Musk” and actions related to the “now-changed Department of Government Efficiency.” These earlier events serve as background, illustrating the range of issues motivating the organized opposition that is now converging on June 14th under the “No Kings” banner.
The anticipated nationwide turnout, coupled with significant participation expected across “dozens of cities across Oregon,” highlights the persistent nature of the opposition movement as it mobilizes supporters on a date laden with symbolic significance.
