People from across the state showed up at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to protest against President Donald on "No Kings Day."

“The most threatening sound to an oligarch is laughter.”

Thousands of demonstrators gathered across California on Saturday as part of a nationwide wave of “No Kings” protests, opposing immigration raids and what organizers describe as a turn toward authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.

Follow live updates as the military parade in Washington, D.C., kicks off on Trump's birthday. 'No Kings' protests by opponents are planned across the country today.

The “day of defiance” protests began as early as 10 a.m. in North Texas, while the Washington, D.C., military parade for the Army’s 250th birthday starts at 5:30 p.m. Central.

Thousands gathered in Daley Plaza and in suburban events in protests timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

The No Kings Day of Defiance protests will happen during the military parade in Washington on Saturday for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

No Kings' protests coincide with Flag Day, President Trump's birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration and military parade in D.C.