WILKES-BARRE — The second No Kings demonstration of 2025 in Wilkes-Barre was held at Public Square on Saturday to bring together those opposed to President Donald Trump’s policies. Many similar protests were held simultaneously across the nation.

The first No Kings demonstration was held earlier this year on June 14 — Trump’s 79th birthday — and brought hundreds of people to downtown Wilkes-Barre. The size of the crowd at Saturday’s protest was similar in size.

Protestors took aim at what they see as Trump’s undercutting of democracy.

“I don’t believe in the way that he’s taking control of everything, and he has to be held accountable,” said John Weissmann, a first-time protester.

Weissmann’s criticisms of Trump were broader, while others aimed their ire at specific examples, such as r

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