UPDATE: Fox News host Jesse Watters has expressed skepticism about the upcoming No Kings protests, scheduled for Saturday, as he criticized Democrats’ protest capabilities during a broadcast on Friday. The rallies are expected to be a response to President Donald Trump’s policies, with organizers anticipating over 2,500 protests nationwide, a significant increase from June’s demonstrations that drew more than 5 million participants.
Watters, co-host of “The Five,” made headlines with his remarks, stating, “The Democrats, every time they do gather together, it’s not mostly peaceful.” His comments come just before the anticipated weekend protests, which aim to highlight what activists describe as Trump’s escalating authoritarian agenda. He referenced past protests, including the BLM riots and various anti-Trump demonstrations, suggesting that they often result in violence and chaos.
With the No Kings rallies set to take place in over 2,500 cities across the country, Watters contrasted these events with the historical Tea Party movement. He claimed the current protests feel “a little more astroturfed,” implying they lack the organic grassroots appeal of previous conservative gatherings.
As tensions rise, Republican Senator Roger Marshall voiced concerns, predicting that the protests could attract “paid actors, agitators, Pro-Hamas, and Antifa members.” He warned that the National Guard might need to be deployed, stating, “Hopefully it’ll be peaceful. I doubt it.”
The urgency surrounding the No Kings protests stems from the culmination of multiple factors, including increased ICE raids and targeted attacks on political figures critical of the administration, such as former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Protest organizers assert that Trump’s policies have only intensified since the last wave of demonstrations in June, during which an estimated 5 million people protested across the nation. They argue that the upcoming rallies are essential to challenge what they view as a systematic erosion of democratic principles.
As the clock ticks down to Saturday, all eyes will be on the streets across America. The political climate remains charged, and the outcome of these protests could have lasting implications on the upcoming elections and public sentiment regarding Trump’s administration. Will the No Kings protests rally the nation, or will they fizzle as skeptics like Watters predict? Stay tuned for live updates and coverage of this developing story.
