People of all ages participated in “No Kings Day" in the Town of Herndon. The phrase “Let’s Go TACO” is an acronym that means "Trump Always Chickens Out.” Wall Street workers coined it for Trump’s on-and-off approach to tariffs.
On Saturday, June 14, thousands of people from the very young to gray-haired seniors gathered at locations around Fairfax County to participate in the social justice demonstration known as "No Kings Day," organized in opposition to the Trump administration and its policies. Protesters put their words on cardboard placards and posters; most will be voters at the upcoming elections.
The grassroots movement that created the "No Kings" was organized by more than 200 groups around the country including Indivisible and the 50501 Movement (pronounced "fifty-fifty-one"). It dubbed the nationwide demonstrations a "Day of Defiance" in opposition to Trump's policies and what they called a "militarization of the country's democracy. … They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too far. No thrones. No crowns. No kings.“
In the Town of Herndon, children and adults lined the streets, holding up their signs. As vehicles drove by, drivers honked in support, and passengers raised their clenched fists in gestures of solidarity, resistance, and empowerment. Virginia House Delegate Irene Shin (D-8) attended the local protest in the historic downtown district. Shin is also a candidate for the Democratic nomination to fill Gerry Connolly’s seat in Congress. An estimated 250 people attended.
“The most important thing I said [is], ‘I could not be more proud to represent Herndon,’” Shin said that evening. "Our community came out in full force to reject the authoritarianism of the Trump administration and their blatant disregard for the rule of law. It was a powerful reminder of the strength of our community when we, the people, come together to make our voices heard.”