‘How to Convert the Success of the No Kings Protests Into a Nationwide Anti-Trump Uprising'

Converting Protest Success into Anti-Trump Uprising

The recent protests against President Trump demonstrate that he can still be defeated, but only if his opponents present a coherent alternative, argues Alexandra Hall.

On October 18th, Hall participated in a local #NoKings protest, part of a nationwide series of demonstrations against the Trump administration's authoritarian policies.

The #NoKings protests are a call to action, to remind Americans that their democracy was founded in opposition to monarchy.

During the protest, Hall wore a giant inflatable frog costume, inspired by protestors in Portland who dressed up in absurd costumes to mock Trump's decision to send National Guard troops to the city.

Author's summary: Protests against Trump can be successful with a coherent alternative.

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Byline Times Byline Times — 2025-10-25

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