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‘No Kings’ protests spread across the US ahead of midterm elections

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: United States
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‘No Kings’ protests spread across the US ahead of midterm elections

Thousands of people rallied across the United States against President Donald Trump in ‘No Kings’ demonstrations. The movement opposes what it views as Trump’s abuse of power. Protesters urged people to vote early ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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