At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.
Princeton area residents filled Monument Park on Saturday afternoon despite the rain to protest President Donald Trump’s actions and policies for the national No Kings Day rally. At the peak of the event, an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 people filled the park and the surrounding area.
The event was one of dozens of rallies held across the state. Local residents also attended protests in Pennington and Lambertville that each drew more than 1,000 people. About 1,500 people turned out at a rally in Trenton that featured U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.
All photos by Michael Mancuso.
Demonstrators line Stockton Street in Princeton during a rally at Monument Park that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Demonstrators line Stockton Street in Princeton during a rally at Monument Park that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso. New Jersey State Assemblywoman Tennille R. McCoy speaks in Monument Park, at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.New Jersey State Assemblywoman Tennille R. McCoy speaks in Monument Park, at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. At left is emcee Rev. Bob Moore, Coalition for Peace Action. Photo by Michael Mancuso..At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Looming behind them is a 50 ft monument which depicts General George Washington leading his troops to victory and the death of General Hugh Mercer. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Looming behind them is a 50 ft monument which depicts General George Washington leading his troops to victory and the death of General Hugh Mercer. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.Sawyer Gilbert, right, of Princeton, holds a sign at Monument Park in Princeton, during a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.Louise Walpin, right, of SWEEP NJ, speaks in Monument Park, at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. At left is event emcee Rev. Bob Moore, Coalition for Peace Action. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.Musicians Sharleen Leahey, right and Diane Doolittle perform at Monument Park in Princeton during the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.Ezra Rosenberg, director of appellate advocacy at the ACLU of NJ, speaks in Monument Park, at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. At left is event emcee Rev. Bob Moore, Coalition for Peace Action. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally, billed as “a nationwide day of defiance…to reject authoritarianism.” Photo by Michael Mancuso.Princeton Councilwoman Leticia Fraga stands with her grandchildren, from left, Peyton, Lilybee, Pedro Jr., all last name Bess, on the steps of the municipal building at Monument Park in Princeton, during a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.Princeton Mayor Mark Freda speaks at the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.Rev. Bob Moore, Coalition for Peace Action, emcees the Princeton iteration of the “No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.At Monument Park in Princeton, area residents participate in a local event that was part of the“No Kings” rally. Photo by Michael Mancuso.
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So sad, flag day and the 250th celebration of the birthday of US Army, how disrespectful and contrived ….. and being of similar age, was there anyone at these rally’s under 60 years old?!?
Plenty of young and old patriots exercising their freedom of free speech and supporting democracy. Our military takes an oath to defend that right. We respect their service and decry that this president deploys them as props and uses them against us. “We the people…”
Many, Many Older People were there surrounded by young people who gave them protection and seats when needed.
I attended the No Kings rally at Monument Park …it was powerful !! Thank you, Michael Mancuso for capturing these meaningful moments and messages! Great photos!
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Thanks for the pictures-I couldn’t attend.
An uplifting and spirited rally. Great signs, speeches & songs. And wonderful photos. So sad that we had to do this but so glad so many turned out. Hoping for more younger people at future events.
Thank you for the great photos and I am so glad the protest was so peaceful. We were going to attend with our teenage kids but the threat of violence after the MN shootings kept us away. I’m certain many other families felt the same which probably accounts for the lack of younger people in attendance.
So happy to have been part of this peaceful but very powerful protest. Packed crowd with one message: We The People have a voice!!!!
Beautiful pictures and a display of democracy!
Great peaceful demonstration! Not sure the final count, but it was 2-3 times the size we had planned for and at ~4000 people our little town’s event was about the same size as the felon’s sleepy parade!
Thank you for the great coverage of the “No Kings” rally!
The US Army deserves its day in the sun for 250 years of extraordinary service and sacrifice. We owe all the brave members of our armed forces — past and present — the deepest gratitude and respect for defending our democracy and the Constitution with unwavering commitment.
Yet, yesterday’s military parade in D.C. makes me more angry than proud. Trump exploited the Army, using the parade as a hollow political prop rather than a celebration of the Army’s vital role in our nation’s history. Trump’s ongoing effort to politicize the armed forces is vulgar and dangerous. He fired and replaced the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and numerous generals and admirals for purely political reasons, prioritizing personal loyalty to Trump over competence or punishing their support for diversity and inclusion. He appointed as Secretary of Defense an inexperienced amateur who is under a cloud of financial mismanagement, alcohol abuse, and sexual misconduct. Trump gives disturbingly partisan, inappropriate speeches at the service academies and military bases. He has deployed the military against our own cities and citizens to provoke violence and to chill even peaceful resistance. He threatens to use armed troops for law enforcement contrary to law and centuries of American tradition. It is hard to see the image of Trump reviewing tanks and troops on Constitution Avenue as anything other than an imitation of Putin, Kim Jung Un, Orbán, and the other dictators who Trump admires so much. On top of all this, the D.C. parade is estimated to cost a staggering $45 million, when Trump has chaotically gutted countless successful and bipartisan programs, including veterans’ benefits, on the pretense of cutting federal expenditures. Sadly, the parade was symptomatic of Trump’s bullying militarism more than symbolic of pride in our Army.
No one can seriously think that the narcissistic Trump would have demanded such an expensive and grandiose display if it didn’t coincide with his birthday. Trump’s public disrespect for the military is too well known to believe he insisted on this birthday parade just to honor the army. This is a guy who lied about bone spurs to evade military service; ridiculed Americans who died in battle as “suckers” and “losers;” and skipped visiting the graves of American service members killed in France in WWI and II because it was raining. Maybe it’s me, but in the videos I watched, the parade seemed poorly attended and many of the soldiers looked listless and embarrassed to be part of Trump’s charade. Even Trump briefly fell asleep.
The real story of America’s purpose and progress is written elsewhere than on the world’s battlefields, and war and conflict have provided its punctuation rather than its theme. Which is why I am infinitely prouder of the millions of Americans who gathered yesterday in over 2,000 cities and town squares across the nation in protest of Trump’s ongoing abuses of power. In Princeton, where I and thousands protested, the rally was held under a 50-foot monument commemorating George Washington and the citizen soldiers who fought at the Battle of Princeton against a king who arbitrarily disregarded laws, trampled time-honored rights, and unleashed soldiers against citizens. Seeing everyday Americans’ heartfelt support for the Constitution, the Rule of Law, and the long traditions of our country is far more inspiring than seeing tanks and artillery rolling through the capital. Defiance against autocracy is, and should always be, a core American commitment.
Wonderfully said, Bruce Clark! I appreciate your thoughtfulness and writing on this momentous topic, and at this crucial time.
Very well said! Thank you!
There was no disrespect. People gathered together to promote peace, rights and equality. The president is the megalomaniac!
So sad, flag day and the 250th celebration of the birthday of US Army, how disrespectful and contrived ….. and being of similar age, was there anyone at these rally’s under 60 years old?!?
Plenty of young and old patriots exercising their freedom of free speech and supporting democracy. Our military takes an oath to defend that right. We respect their service and decry that this president deploys them as props and uses them against us. “We the people…”
Many, Many Older People were there surrounded by young people who gave them protection and seats when needed.
I attended the No Kings rally at Monument Park …it was powerful !! Thank you, Michael Mancuso for capturing these meaningful moments and messages! Great photos!
I00%
Thanks for the pictures-I couldn’t attend.
An uplifting and spirited rally. Great signs, speeches & songs. And wonderful photos. So sad that we had to do this but so glad so many turned out. Hoping for more younger people at future events.
Thank you for the great photos and I am so glad the protest was so peaceful. We were going to attend with our teenage kids but the threat of violence after the MN shootings kept us away. I’m certain many other families felt the same which probably accounts for the lack of younger people in attendance.
So happy to have been part of this peaceful but very powerful protest. Packed crowd with one message: We The People have a voice!!!!
Beautiful pictures and a display of democracy!
Great peaceful demonstration! Not sure the final count, but it was 2-3 times the size we had planned for and at ~4000 people our little town’s event was about the same size as the felon’s sleepy parade!
Thank you for the great coverage of the “No Kings” rally!
The US Army deserves its day in the sun for 250 years of extraordinary service and sacrifice. We owe all the brave members of our armed forces — past and present — the deepest gratitude and respect for defending our democracy and the Constitution with unwavering commitment.
Yet, yesterday’s military parade in D.C. makes me more angry than proud. Trump exploited the Army, using the parade as a hollow political prop rather than a celebration of the Army’s vital role in our nation’s history. Trump’s ongoing effort to politicize the armed forces is vulgar and dangerous. He fired and replaced the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and numerous generals and admirals for purely political reasons, prioritizing personal loyalty to Trump over competence or punishing their support for diversity and inclusion. He appointed as Secretary of Defense an inexperienced amateur who is under a cloud of financial mismanagement, alcohol abuse, and sexual misconduct. Trump gives disturbingly partisan, inappropriate speeches at the service academies and military bases. He has deployed the military against our own cities and citizens to provoke violence and to chill even peaceful resistance. He threatens to use armed troops for law enforcement contrary to law and centuries of American tradition. It is hard to see the image of Trump reviewing tanks and troops on Constitution Avenue as anything other than an imitation of Putin, Kim Jung Un, Orbán, and the other dictators who Trump admires so much. On top of all this, the D.C. parade is estimated to cost a staggering $45 million, when Trump has chaotically gutted countless successful and bipartisan programs, including veterans’ benefits, on the pretense of cutting federal expenditures. Sadly, the parade was symptomatic of Trump’s bullying militarism more than symbolic of pride in our Army.
No one can seriously think that the narcissistic Trump would have demanded such an expensive and grandiose display if it didn’t coincide with his birthday. Trump’s public disrespect for the military is too well known to believe he insisted on this birthday parade just to honor the army. This is a guy who lied about bone spurs to evade military service; ridiculed Americans who died in battle as “suckers” and “losers;” and skipped visiting the graves of American service members killed in France in WWI and II because it was raining. Maybe it’s me, but in the videos I watched, the parade seemed poorly attended and many of the soldiers looked listless and embarrassed to be part of Trump’s charade. Even Trump briefly fell asleep.
The real story of America’s purpose and progress is written elsewhere than on the world’s battlefields, and war and conflict have provided its punctuation rather than its theme. Which is why I am infinitely prouder of the millions of Americans who gathered yesterday in over 2,000 cities and town squares across the nation in protest of Trump’s ongoing abuses of power. In Princeton, where I and thousands protested, the rally was held under a 50-foot monument commemorating George Washington and the citizen soldiers who fought at the Battle of Princeton against a king who arbitrarily disregarded laws, trampled time-honored rights, and unleashed soldiers against citizens. Seeing everyday Americans’ heartfelt support for the Constitution, the Rule of Law, and the long traditions of our country is far more inspiring than seeing tanks and artillery rolling through the capital. Defiance against autocracy is, and should always be, a core American commitment.
Wonderfully said, Bruce Clark! I appreciate your thoughtfulness and writing on this momentous topic, and at this crucial time.
Very well said! Thank you!
There was no disrespect. People gathered together to promote peace, rights and equality. The president is the megalomaniac!