San Diego joins US-wide No Kings protests

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Protesters march down Harbor Drive.
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Protesters turning onto Pacific Highway after marching down Harbor Drive.
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Protesters returning to Waterfront Park through Ash Street.
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On June 14 at approximately 10:15 a.m. PDT (1715 UTC) a series of planned protests organized by Take Action San Diego began in Downtown San Diego, California; Wikinews was there. The protests were part of the larger No Kings protests that occurred in California and other parts of the United States to protest against the administration and policies of President Donald Trump, in response to their perceived authoritarianism.

According to CBS8, citing the San Diego Police Department, an estimated 80,000 people gathered at Waterfront Park in front of the San Diego County Administration Center. Protesters then began marching southbound on Harbor Drive and continued marching south until turning left to march north on Pacific Highway.

Wikinews spoke to multiple protesters.

"We don't like what Trump's doing and the fascism that going on and the authoritarianism. You know, so when they said no kings, that's what America's all about," said an elderly couple attending the protest.

"I'm protesting the administration and all of its illegal moves, all of its illegal actions and what the president and his cronies are doing to this country is absolutely illegal, and they are the ones who are the un-Americans," said a protester when asked why they came.

One protester that was interviewed stated they have been personally affected by the policies of President Donald Trump: "I'm transgender and I kind of like my rights. It was one of the first things that Donald Trump did with his edicts when he tried to become king to say that the federal government doesn't recognize transgender identity as existing."

Protesters continued north on Pacific Highway until returning to Waterfront Park via Ash Street. The San Diego protest remained peaceful throughout the day, according to Police Chief Scott Wahl. By 1:30 p.m. PDT (2030 UTC) the majority of the protesters had left.


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