Across the country, demonstrators expressed their anguish against President Donald Trump and his administration by taking part in the “No Kings” protests.

While the protest is called “No Kings Day of Definance” across the country, ACLU Hawaiʻi and co-organizers said it is being called “No Dictator Day” in the islands due to the recognition of the Hawaiian Monarchy. The state saw a total of six protests — one on Oʻahu, one on Maui and four on the Big Isle.

Thousands were on hand outside the Hawaii State Capitol on June 14, 2025 for the "No Kings" protest. "It's spanning from all the way across different sections and intersections. It's way too crowded by the capitol area, so people are spreading as far out as they can go," stated Honolulu City Councilmember Radiant Cordero.

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The 39-year-old man who was shot and killed at a “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City is remembered as a successful fashion designer who devoted his life to celebrating artists from the

Utah resident Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, died Saturday after he was shot during a large “No Kings” protest in downtown Salt Lake City. Mauga emotionally recalled one of her last memories with Ah Loo made at Utah Pride last week.

At 7:56 p.m., Redd said a police officer heard shots near 151 S. State St. First responders soon found Ah Loo injured on the ground. Medics quickly surrounded him, offering aid, but he died later at a local hospital.

An estimated 350 people turned out on June 14 to Polhamus Park in Granby to join a peaceful demonstration against a wide range of Trump administration policies, the Grand County Democrats said. The local