JACKSON TWP. − What began as a peaceful No Kings protest and dance party along Fulton Drive NW nearly ended in tragedy after one participant was struck by a hit-and-run driver. The incident involving an unidentified driver of a white pickup truck occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Oct. 18.

Looming over the tapestry of flags and homemade signs undulating across the lawn of Grant Park on Saturday were two that stood higher than the rest. Robert Ryan, 61, had meticulously fashioned both a “NO KINGS” flag — complete with an angry red X crossing out a crown — and the signature Chicago flag atop a 15-foot pole.

After spending the day golfing while his allies downplayed and mocked millions of Americans marching against his administration, Donald Trump fired off a Truth Social post with an AI-created video showing himself wearing a crown, flying a “KING TRUMP” fighter jet, and bombing a crowd of No Kings protesters with brown liquid.

The video above aired on June 14, 2025. NEW YORK (PIX11) – Protesters are mobilizing this weekend for the nationwide “No Kings” march, rallying against the Trump

Thousands of demonstrators lined the Noyo Harbor Bridge last Saturday to support the national “No Kings” March protesting a variety of the policies and actions of the Trump

Protesters, joined by local and state representatives, descended onto Times Square in Manhattan around 11 a.m., according to organizers. The first wave of “No Kings” protests was held over the summer, during President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C.

The US president is seen flying a fighter jet and wearing a crown as he targets those taking part in "No Kings" marches