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.

As many as 100 people showed up in Old Towne Petersburg to protest Trump policies before torrential rains chased many of them away

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.

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.

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.

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

Motorists in two cities across the nation have struck “No Kings” protesters, according to multiple reports. Police detained two motorists whom they say intentionally drove into crowds of protesters in San Francisco, California and Culpeper, Virginia. There is no reason to believe the two incidents are connected.