No Kings protest peaceful, draws over 1,000 in Wolfeboro

Over 1,000 protesters gathered for a protest on Wolfeboro's South Main Street on Saturday afternoon. No Kings Day protests, held across all 50 states this weekend, were in response to a military parade in Washington, D.C., on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, which was also President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Protesters also took aim against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, deportations, the Trump administration’s defiance of U.S. courts rulings, and the slashing of budgets for government services. Other Lakes Region protests were in Plymouth and Alton. The rally in Wolfeboro, from noon to 2 p.m. on June 14, was organized by Wolfeboro Area Peaceful Protests. Since President's Day, the group has protested every weekend, against the current administration, averaging 50 participants. No Kings protesters held signs and chanted. A Wolfeboro police officer directed traffic to allow people to cross the street. A small number of counter-protesters came to show support for Trump. Despite taunts on both sides, the event remained peaceful.