'No Kings' Protests Target Trump on Birthday

Millions of Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests nationwide, criticizing President Donald Trump for perceived authoritarian behavior during events that coincided with a military parade on his birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. Elon Musk posted the phrase 'No gods or kings, only man' from the video game BioShock on his platform X, and later paired it with a SpaceX Starship landing video. These posts sparked debate about whether Musk was subtly criticizing Trump, supporting the protesters, or promoting individualism. Musk's ambiguous references fueled speculation, especially in light of his complex relationship with Trump, marked by both public disputes and attempts at reconciliation. Musk has not clarified his intentions, but his allusions to BioShock’s dystopian themes have drawn attention to questions of power and autonomy in U.S. politics. The protests highlighted widespread dissent against Trump's leadership.