Florida, No Kings and protests
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Trump turned 79 on June 14, 2025, which is the same day as thousands of No Kings Day protests in the US, with some down the road from Mar-a-Lago Club
Florida officials caution against violent behavior during upcoming anti-Trump "No Kings" protests, with Sheriff Ivey warning that attacks on deputies will be met with lethal force
No Kings is a nationwide protest organized in response to President Trump and his immigration policies. Here are live updates from Florida's rallies.
The remarks drew criticism from the ACLU of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state has drawn a clear line between protesting and rioting.
Tallahassee’s protest was only one of 1,800 taking place across the nation. Some estimates suggest that between 4 and 6 million people turned.
The law does not bar such a driver from being criminally prosecuted, though their defense could be bolstered by Florida’s “stand your ground” law.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said drivers in his state are allowed to hit protesters if they feel as though their life is being threatened. Rating: True (About this rating?) Context: DeSantis did not directly say Floridians can "drive over" or "run over" protesters as some claims alleged,