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‘No Kings’ protest draws crowd to City Park to push back on Trump policies

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By on Local News, Manhattan
Over 350 confirmed attendees waved and cheered at traffic Saturday on Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan. Staff photo by Bernie Fancella

Protestors gathered near the edge of City Park on Saturday, to push back against policy decisions made by the Trump administration.

Indivisible MHK planned the protest, called “No Kings,” and organizers said they confirmed that 350 people had participated. The protest was called by 50501, a grassroots organization that set out to have “50 protests in 50 states under one movement” challenging “the draconian policies of the Trump administration,” according to a news release.

“We are gathered out here to celebrate our democracy,” said Kaidy Smith, chair of Indivisible MHK. “America is free, and we do not need a king. Two hundred and fifty years ago, on April 19, 1775, the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. Our Founding Fathers fought for no taxation without representation, and it feels like we the people have lost good faith representation.”

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Attendees at Saturday’s No Kings Protest held by Indivisible MHK waved to traffic on Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan.
Staff photo by Bernie Fancella
The Riley County Democratic Party was available Saturday to help with party registration and to provide information.
Staff photo by Bernie Fancella
Local artist Jacob Sanderson sits near the protest Saturday, drawing inspiration from the crowd of over 350 attendees.
Staff photo by Bernie Fancella
Some protesters brought drums Saturday to energize the crowd.
Staff photo by Bernie Fancella
Protesters line Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan during the No Kings protest on Saturday.
Staff photo by Bernie Fancella
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