No Kings Protests Spread Across Ohio, Greater Cincinnati Against Trump

Across multiple cities in Ohio and beyond, a nationwide wave of "No Kings Day" protests unfolded on June 14 and in the days prior, opposing President Donald Trump's administration and policies, particularly his immigration enforcement and what organizers describe as authoritarian governance. The protests coincided with Trump's 79th birthday, a costly $45 million military parade in Washington, D.C., and Flag Day, symbolizing a day of defiance against the current administration. Hundreds gathered at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on June 13, where demonstrators marched and voiced discontent with Trump's policies, receiving honks of support from passing motorists. Parallel protests in Summit and Portage counties and throughout Greater Cincinnati echoed similar themes, including opposition to aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and the broader political direction under Trump. Organizers and participants used symbolic imagery such as upside-down American flags and chanted slogans condemning the president's rule, while emphasizing demands for democratic norms and immigration justice. These large-scale, coordinated protests reflect widespread resistance to President Trump's policies and actions within diverse communities across the nation.