Felon Arrested with Loaded Gun at Large No Kings Protest Huntington Beach

During the "No Kings" protests across the country opposing President Donald Trump, multiple incidents involving threats and arrests occurred. In Pinellas County, Eloy Garcia was arrested for a Facebook post threatening violence against protesters, admitting to carrying weapons intended for attacks during the demonstrations. In Huntington Beach, Eduardo Pineda, a convicted felon with active warrants, was arrested after threatening to fight a pedestrian while carrying a loaded handgun; he was also seen waving a Mexican flag amid the protest. The "No Kings" protests saw tens of thousands rallying, with some clashes between demonstrators and Trump supporters who chanted pro-Trump slogans. Additionally, in Santa Fe Springs, a large immigration raid at a swap meet involving ICE agents and Marines led to several detentions, heightening tensions related to immigration enforcement during this period of protest activity. These events illustrate the volatile atmosphere surrounding the nationwide protests against the Trump administration in 2025.