Why it matters:

Since Donald Trump begun his second term as President in 2025, numerous demonstrations against his policies have been erupted nationwide. This latest round of protests saw participation from nearly two million more individuals than the last, spreading across major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Austin, and San Diego.In response to this widespread public opposition, President Trump shared a offensive, computer-generated video on his social media account, in which he was depicted as a crowned monarch.

:The big picture

This marks the third mass mobilization since Trump’s return to the White House. The movement follows a series of events that began seven months prior, when Trump first referred to himself as “King” across his social media outlets. Those initial remarks sparked demonstrations in June, drawing an estimated five million people nationwide. Furthermore, President Trump recently unveiled his ambition to construct a triumphal arch, tentatively named the “Arc de Trump,” in Washington D.C., an endeavor intended to redefine the capital city’s aesthetic in his style. The structure is purportedly planned to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary.