President Trump addressed the “No Kings” protests during a remarks from Air Force One, dismissing claims of his regal status. “I’m not a king. I work my ass off to make our country great. That’s all it is,” he stated.
The president labeled the demonstrations as a “joke,” alleging they were funded by George Soros and “radical left lunatics.” He criticized the protests’ low attendance, noting that many participants appeared to be of an older demographic. Footage from the events showed sparse crowds, with one instance in Times Square seeing attendees disperse within minutes.
Trump’s comments came as outlets like MSNBC resorted to using archived 2017 footage to highlight the gatherings. The president’s remarks emphasized his stance against what he described as “ineffective” and unrepresentative protests.