Durham Protests: No Kings Against Trump's War

0:00Thousands gathered in downtown Durham for a no-kings protest against President Trump's administration, fueled by the U.S. War with Iran. Gas prices spiked, and polls show Trump's approval, dipping to 36 percent, with over six and ten Americans disapproving of his war handling. Protesters marched down streets with drums and tambourines, chanting no more war, and lock him up, then heard speakers from the Party of Socialism, and Liberation, Service Workers' Unions, Amazon organizers, and veterans for peace. Folks shared Personal Fire 1, dressed as Marie Antoinette, to Amplug Revolutionary Vibes, another waived a Minnesota flag inspired by ice protests. There, while a Vietnam era vet drew parallels to today's vague war goals, joined by a lawyer whose family fought Nazis and who got arrested protesting, at the Pentagon. A singer-led protest song echoing civil rights anthems, building unity beyond just anti-Trump anger, helping neighbors feel connected through melody, and shared purpose.

1:02These rallies signal deeper resistance across the triangle and nation, as communities keep pushing back against policies hitting home. That's your update from Durham News Today, powered by AI.