Thousands Protest Trump in Memphis; Police Detain Marshals at No Kings March
Key Takeaways
- No Kings Memphis protest drew a large turnout at Robert R. Church Park.
- Downtown detentions occurred as police detained protesters during the No Kings demonstration.
- Pepper spray used on demonstrators; protest marshals detained amid arrests.
Memphis No Kings Protest
Thousands gathered for the No Kings Memphis protest at Robert R. Church Park.
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The event addressed ICE detentions, rising gas prices, and wealth inequality.
The protest marched down Beale Street peacefully for hours.
Police Clash and Detain Marshals
As the march returned to the park, police presence intensified.
Marshals linked arms to keep police at bay.
Four marshals were detained, including one with a broken leg.
White House Denounces Protests
The White House denounced the protests as Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions.
“WATCH: Hundreds of community members gather for 'No Kings Day' protest in downtown Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn”
Over 3,000 No Kings protests were held nationwide.
The Memphis event highlighted local discontent over federal policies.
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