GALLERY: Hundreds protest Trump at No Kings demonstration in Prague

Roughly 200 people gathered at Prague’s Jan Palach Square on Saturday, June 14, to protest against what they described as rising authoritarianism in the United States under President Donald Trump. The demonstration, held in scorching midday sun, was part of a global day of action organized in response to Trump’s military birthday parade in Washington, D.C.

The Prague event, titled the No Tyrants protest, was organized by Democrats Abroad Czech Republic and the International Unitarian Church of Prague. Participants waved American flags and held signs with slogans such as “No kings, no tyrants” and “Apathy is not an option.”

The hour-and-a-half event featured speeches and readings from American historical and literary figures including Thomas Paine, Walt Whitman, and Langston Hughes. Speakers emphasized the importance of safeguarding civil liberties such as free speech, freedom of the press, and the right to peaceful assembly—rights they warned are under threat.

“Trump has repeatedly declared the media the enemies of the people,” said one speaker, calling attacks on press freedom a direct threat to democracy. Another added, “Peaceful protest is not a threat, but the voice of the people and a sign of democracy. It is our right and duty to ask questions and not be silenced.”

The protest in Prague was one of hundreds held worldwide under the banner No Kings, a reference to growing fears of authoritarian governance in the U.S. The movement coincided with Trump’s military parade in Washington, timed to his 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army.

According to U.S. media, demonstrations took place in all 50 states, with particularly large gatherings in Los Angeles. Trump has faced criticism for deploying National Guard units and Marines in response to recent protests, a move many see as further evidence of authoritarian tendencies.