The News Agents - USA MAGA brands anti-Trump protestors 'American traitors'
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Oct 16, 2025 
Bill McKibben, an environmental activist and co-founder of Third Act, joins to discuss the upcoming No Kings protests against Trump's administration. He rebuts claims labeling the movement as 'Hate America,' emphasizing its grassroots aim to oppose executive overreach. McKibben highlights the importance of nonviolent protest and the use of humor to convey messages effectively. He also addresses the significance of local organizing, as millions gear up for what could be the largest mass demonstration in modern U.S. history.
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Grassroots Push Against Executive Overreach
- No Kings rallies are grassroots protests against perceived executive overreach and the rise of an 'imperial' presidency.
- Organizers aim to spread local, peaceful demonstrations nationwide to show broad resistance to concentrated power.
Court Risks Fuel Street Mobilization
- Protesters fear the Supreme Court may weaken the Voting Rights Act, enabling partisan gerrymandering.
- That outcome could entrench one-party control and heighten the stakes of street-level civic action.
Visible Coercion Drives Public Alarm
- The administration's use of federal forces and masked immigration officers creates an 'alternative army' visible on American streets.
- That visible coercion raises alarm across political lines and fuels protest momentum.
