Stephen King trying to save the country by backing No

Stephen King has voiced his backing for people collaborating in No Kings rallies, declaring they’re “trying to save the country from a despot.”

Massive crowds of demonstrators marched and assembled throughout the US on Saturday to protest what they understand as the authorities’s speedy slide towards authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.

Protesters took to the streets in major cities including New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles – with demonstrations also organized in smaller cities nationwide.

Participants have been noticed holding placards with messages such as “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” and “Resist Fascism” as they expressed their opposition to the Trump administration.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris was among those encouraging Americans to have interaction in peaceable protest, proclaiming that “the power is with the people.”, experiences the Irish Star. 

The famend writer of The Shining, Stephen, 78, was among those who’ve brazenly endorsed the protests, which Trump supporters have labeled as “Hate America” rallies.

House Speaker Mike Johnson circulated an article claiming that the demonstrations have been being bankrolled by George Soros’ foundations.

The billionaire investor is a Democratic Party contributor. House Speaker Mike Johnson took to X on Friday, posting: “It turns out the ‘Hate America’ Rallies tomorrow are being funded by the billionaire who hates America the MOST. Anyone surprised?”.

However, Stephen fired again at his remarks, writing on X: “They are actually Love America rallies, Mike. Ordinary people, man, trying to save the country from a despot.”

Throughout the demonstrations, quite a few attendees displayed banners supporting the acclaimed author. One signal declared: “Stephen is the only King for me.” Another proclaimed: “No Kings but Stephen.”

Yet another said: “The only king I need is Stephen King.”

After posting the images on Reddit, numerous admirers expressed their backing for the novelist, with one declaring: “King for president …so much better.”

Another person remarked: “He’s a righteous man.” A 3rd supporter penned: “I trust the man with a heart of a child. He keeps it in a jar on his desk.”

Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, 63, was among the well-known faces collaborating in this weekend’s demonstrations, marching via New Jersey while carrying a placard that read: “No Kings. No Tyrants. No Sycophants. No Trump.”

An picture of the musician circulated on X, prompting one admirer to reward him by saying: “A good man. He makes a huge difference in the lives of the poor. The world needs more like him and less greedy billionaires.”

Entertainment icon Kathy Griffin, 64, led a avenue protest in Malibu, California, rallying with dozens of local activists.

She shared a video on Instagram the place she was seen waving an indication depicting Trump as a jester and proclaiming, “This is what democracy looks like!”.

In a video message on Friday night time, former Vice President Kamala Harris, 61, urged people to be a part of peaceable protests.

She said, “Hey, everybody. So in our country, the power is with the people, and tomorrow I encourage everyone to get out there in peaceful protest of what is happening in our country and express our voice around the country we believe in. So get out there and join the No Kings event near you, and please take care. I’ll see you later.”

The demonstrations on Saturday marked the third large-scale mobilization since Trump’s return to the White House.

These protests are happening amidst a authorities shutdown that has not only halted federal applications and providers however is also difficult the basic steadiness of energy.

This comes as an assertive government department confronts Congress and the courts in methods that protest organizers warn may lead to authoritarianism.

In Washington, Iraq War Marine veteran Shawn Howard, who had never participated in a protest before, felt compelled to attend due to what he perceives as the Trump administration’s “disregard for the law.”

He expressed concern over immigration detentions without due course of and the deployment of troops in US cities, calling them “un-American” and alarming indicators of a deteriorating democracy.

“I fought for freedom and against this kind of extremism abroad,” said the veteran, who also spent 20 years at the CIA engaged on counter-extremism operations.

“And now I see a moment in America where we have extremists everywhere who are, in my opinion, pushing us to some kind of civil conflict.”

Meanwhile, Trump was having fun with his weekend at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. “They say they’re referring to me as a king. I’m not a king,” the president said in an interview with Fox News that aired early Friday, before he left for a $1 million-per-plate MAGA Inc. fundraiser at his club.