It was the third “No Kings” protest gala, a nationwide event where, according to corporate media, some 8 million people gathered across 3,300 locations to stand up against a supposed monarchy. A great display of free, guaranteed by our Constitution.
But do we actually have a monarchy? Or does the label simply depend on who is perceived to be wearing the crown?
The premise of the “No Kings” movement is that President Donald Trump is acting like a literal monarch. Yet actual kings do not contend with independent courts, much less the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. They do not face constant legal challenges, opposition from coequal branches of government, or the routine checks built into a constitutional republic.
Still, protesters gathered in large numbers, united in their anger
