Mickelson Mocks No Kings Protests

Phil Mickelson mocked the nationwide “No Kings” protests on X, sarcastically praising protesters for ending “blanket auto pen pardons and executive orders,” a jab at President Joe Biden’s criticized use of an autopen to sign pardons. The six-time major champion and longtime Trump supporter contrasted the No Kings demonstrations with recent peaceful gatherings honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk and used the post to reaffirm his conservative views. Mickelson has become more politically outspoken in recent months, previously attacking figures such as Rep. Ilhan Omar and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Saturday’s No Kings rallies drew large turnouts in New York’s Times Square, the National Mall in Washington, Atlanta, Charlotte, Arlington and outside the U.S. Embassy in London. Media outlets noted the intersection of Mickelson’s sporting fame and the controversy surrounding his political posts.