To the editor: Having participated in a single “No Kings” protest and watched information about scores of others coast to coast, I couldn’t assist however take into consideration what James Carville stated a couple of months in the past (“Protest is patriotic.’ ‘No Kings’ demonstrations throughout L.A. in opposition to ICE sweeps, Trump presidency,” June 14). In a nutshell, he urged Democrats to stay silent whereas Trump and the GOP implode, saying they need to “play possum” for now.
Whereas there could have been some logic behind Carville’s principle, I’m grateful that tons of of 1000’s, if not tens of millions, of People lastly determined silence now not is an possibility. After Saturday’s protests, I believe it’s secure to say it actually is recreation on now for Democrats heading into the 2026 election season. Clearly, we have now the messages that can encourage the trustworthy to flip the Home and Senate.
As good and gifted as Carville is, I hope he alters his tune.
Denny Freidenrich, Laguna Seaside
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To the editor: I’m a wheelchair-bound 85-year-old great-grandfather, and I’m one of many “animals” within the “vicious and indignant mob” who took half in one of many 1000’s of “No Kings” protests throughout the nation on June 14. Did I point out that our constitutionally protected protests have been peaceable?
Along with the above epithets, the person who could be king has referred to as L.A. protesters an “insurrectionist mob,” anarchists and “those who hate our nation.” And King Donald didn’t cease at mere name-calling; he has additionally referred to as for some (those that have been burning American flags) to serve jail time.
Opposite to your needs, King Donald, we who took to the streets are the true patriots, protesting your unconstitutional overreach. And if there may be nonetheless justice in America, will probably be you serving jail time.
Robert Archerd, Rancho Palos Verdes
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To the editor: I can’t think about that your reporter was on the similar “No Kings” protest that I attended in Huntington Seaside. Sure, there have been MAGA Trump supporters there however, although very seen, they have been far outnumbered by the anti-Trump “No Kings” protesters. As well as, there have been “No Kings” rallies in different elements of Huntington Seaside, which was not talked about within the article.
For Huntington Seaside, which, because the article says, “is a Republican stronghold” and can also be typically a website for MAGA rallies, the overwhelming predominance of anti-Trump protesters on Saturday is a vital proven fact that your reporting not solely missed, however misrepresented. Understanding the reality may give a few of us in Huntington Seaside, mortified by being recognized with the MAGA extremists, hope and inspiration.
Hildy Meyers, Huntington Seaside
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To the editor: Folks in America have been demanding for years that the federal government shut our borders and take away unlawful immigrants. We have now a president that’s doing exactly that, but on June 14, the streets have been full of protesters shouting, “No extra kings.” Be conscious that a few of our greatest allies have governments with sitting kings.
Kim Righetti, Upland
