‘Standing up for democracy’: Atlanta ‘No Kings’ rally draws Trump critics ahead of midterms

Organizers of the "No Kings, Vote Now" theme held rallies in Atlanta and other locations across the United States on Saturday. According to France 24, while many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, the events were intended to protect American democracy and encourage voting in the November 3 midterm elections.

The South China Morning Post reports these demonstrations were the fourth iteration since President Trump returned to office, consisting of roughly 3,000 events including concerts, neighborhood gatherings, and honking convoys.

The South China Morning Post notes that the events ranged from small towns to blue stronghold cities, including Los Angeles and New York, with a focus on early voting. Democrats are campaigning to take control of Congress by focusing on the cost of living and a war in the Middle East.

Separately, Japan Today and the Winnipeg Free Press report that President Trump held a rally in Kentucky to bolster Republican turnout. During the event in Highland Heights, the President touted his power in his second term, stating, "I can do stuff that is unbelievable."

Brief written by urgent.news from France 24, South China Morning Post, Japan Today, Winnipeg Free Press — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.