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Peaceful Protests Undercut Trump’s Warnings of Unrest

October 20, 2025 · 8:30 am ET · Leave a Comment

Organizers of the “No Kings” protests urged participants to be peaceful — and they were.

Despite Republican warnings of chaos and violence, massive demonstrations across the country unfolded with remarkable calm.

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