📢 Patriotism Is Protest—Join Us to Reject Trump’s Authoritarian Parade
No Martial Law, No Monarchs—Just Power to the People
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Dear friends,
This is Laurie Woodward Garcia with People Power United.
I want to reassure you that tomorrow’s NO KINGS Day of Action—with rallies happening across the country—is expected to be peaceful and safe, despite Trump and his allies using inflammatory rhetoric to stir fear and justify authoritarian crackdowns like martial law.
The data speaks for itself: During the two most recent nationwide protest days—May Day and the April 5 “Hands Off” actions—99% of events (1,029 out of 1,031) reported no violence or destruction (ACLED, 2025).1
That said, I want to share some de-escalation tips based on my direct experience confronting Proud Boys at events in South Florida:
If agitators show up, ignore them.
If they get in your face, do not engage.
Use cowbells or whistles to drown them out and defuse tension.
Do not make eye contact or respond.
If you witness anyone claiming to support our cause but engaging in destructive behavior—setting fires, throwing objects, vandalizing, or attacking others—do not confront them. Instead, document it (photos/videos) and alert organizers and officials immediately. We do not turn a blind eye to criminal acts. We defend our movement by staying grounded in law and integrity—no exceptions.
Let’s be absolutely clear: Congress won’t save us. The courts won’t save us.
Only the power of the people can us—by rising together in peaceful resistance to defend liberty and justice for all.
Our movement is rooted in nonviolence. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “nonviolence is our most potent weapon.” That means acting within the law—through peaceful protest, lawful civil disobedience, and grassroots organizing that builds real people power.
When People Power United says we will "fight," we mean fiercely advocate—never to incite violence or break the law. We condemn all forms of violence. Our tools are freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, protest, and civil resistance. That’s how we defend our rights, our communities, and our democracy.
From the beginning, Donald Trump has behaved less like a president and more like a narcissist cosplaying a king—governing by vengeance, spectacle, and cruelty. He lost the popular vote once, barely won the second time, and still acts as if he rules by divine right. Almost 80% of people who live in America did not vote for him, yet he defies court orders, guts essential programs, and treats dissent like treason.
His obsession with dominance, loyalty, and theatrical military parades is not patriotism—it’s authoritarian propaganda. It’s no coincidence that while he parades tanks through D.C., Republicans are slashing Social Security, Medicare, SNAP, Medicaid, and Veterans Services—all while handing tax breaks to billionaires.
America doesn’t do kings.
That’s why this Saturday, we rise. Across the nation, people will gather at NO KINGS rallies to stand for freedom over fascism, democracy over dictatorship, people over power-hungry elites. And if you can’t be there in person, your voice still matters.
🎥 Click here to record a short video telling us why you stand for people power. Why you believe in a future where everyone can thrive—not just the rich and powerful.
We are not alone. We are not afraid. And together—we will win.
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Enjoy our Power to the People: We Rise video:
We are not just resisting—we are reclaiming, rebuilding, and rising. Let’s do it together.
With fierce resolve and people power,
Laurie Woodward Garcia
People Power United
Together, we can inspire progress and create a community where everyone can thrive!
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