Thousands of people, many armed with signs and banners blasting President Donald Trump, descended on several Southern Nevada locations for “No Kings” protests Saturday.

The rallies, which also took place nationwide, were the latest mass mobilization against Trump by critics who contend the president and his administration represent a threat to democracy. In turn, Republican leaders have derided the protests as “Hate America” rallies.

“Democracy has no kings,” read one sign held by a protester in downtown Las Vegas Saturday.

In addition to three rallies in the Las Vegas Valley, organizers said on the No Kings website that other demonstrations were also planned for Pahrump and Mesquite on Saturday.

The estimated attendance at the No Kings protest outside the Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthou

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