"Public Citizen president Rob Weissman set the tone for the day, telling the cheering rallygoers, 'We have to persist to end this illegal, unconstitutional, and devastating war on Iran—and make sure that Congress does not give a penny more to pay for or extend this war.'"
"In St. Paul, signs with the message 'Healthcare Not Warfare'—distributed by Social Security Works to highlight the administration's warped priorities—were ubiquitous."
"Those who attended the St. Paul rally and others like it nationwide had plenty to protest, from the abuses of Operation Metro Surge to Trump's broader anti-immigrant, anti-workers, anti-civil rights, anti-civil liberties agenda."
The No Kings rally in Minnesota showcased significant opposition to Donald Trump's wars, especially the conflict with Iran. Public Citizen president Rob Weissman emphasized the need to end the illegal war on Iran, urging Congress not to fund it further. The rally, estimated to have attracted between 100,000 to 200,000 attendees, was marked by chants and signs advocating for democracy, healthcare, and education over warfare. The event highlighted broader concerns regarding Trump's policies, including anti-immigrant and anti-civil rights agendas, making it a pivotal moment in the nationwide No Kings events.
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