On the same day Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered in a "politically-motivated" assassination, more "politically-motivated" violence occurred at peaceful protests across the country.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Multiple “No Kings” protests took place Saturday across the country, including Virginia and North Carolina. The Associated Press shared the nationwide protest’s theme calls for Americans to stand up for what the participants deem to be “authoritarian actions” from the Trump administration.

On Saturday, cities across the country — including several in Hampton Roads — held "No Kings Day" demonstrations.

Tight security ensured a family-oriented atmosphere at the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade despite liberal opposition and protests nearby.

United West Virginia organized the assembly and chose the name “No Kings” after Trump posted a picture portraying himself as one. He also organized a $45 million dollar military parade to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

Demonstrators lined both sides of Virginia Beach Boulevard near the intersection with Independence at 2 p.m. Saturday. They chanted "No Kings" as drivers passing through Town Center blared their car horns in agreement.

Newly released court documents have given more insight into what may have motivated a young man to drive into a crowd of ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrators in Virginia on Saturday.

About 750 people turned out, on June 14, 2025, for a "No Kings Day of Action" rally at the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston. The rally was in opposition to the policies of President Donald Trump on the same day that Trump held a military parade in Washington D.