Protesters across Missouri joined in on nationwide demonstrations Saturday to rally against the Trump Administration for a variety of actions taken.
In Missouri, more than 30 rallies were organized, joining some 1,500 U.S. cities. Several events, many of which were titled “No Kings,” had protesters marching down streets holding signs and chanting.
Gov. Mike Kehoe activated the Missouri National Guard this week, citing the move was a precaution for public safety. Despite that, a variety of media groups across the state reported Saturday’s protests were peaceful.
Protesters gather at Missouri Capitol on June 14, 2025 (Photo by Missourinet)
Some protesters voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration raids and National Guard deployment in California over pro-immigrant protests. Others were there to protest Saturday’s parade and festival in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Trump’s 79th birthday and the Army’s 250th birthday.
In St. Louis, KMOX Radio reports tens of thousands of people attended rallies there – marching downtown and in the region to voice their opposition to some of Trump’s actions.
In Jefferson City, participants chanted “hey hey, ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go. This is what Democracy looks like.” The estimated turnout was about 1,000 people at the Missouri Capitol.
In Kansas City, thousands of people showed up to the Country Club Plaza, some chanting similar lines as those in Jefferson City. Some counter protests were held in the area by Trump supporters.
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Mike Williams, of Columbia, attended the rally. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran. Williams said the Capitol event was what he expected – peaceful, upbeat with music, and speakers expressing their views about democracy.
Williams said the National Guard activations by Trump and Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe were unfortunate and he does not blame the troops for answering the call. He said Saturday’s shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers did not impact his decision to go to the rally.
In southwest Missouri’s Joplin, Missourinet affiliate KZRG reports a crowd of about 500 people turned out for the protest there. Bradley Bos helped to plan the event for the group Indivisible Joplin.
“I think what the administration’s approach now is very hard-handed,” Boss told KZRG. “I think if they just softened the tone … and focused on the community aspect instead of what is blue and what is red or what’s is gray…. that would help a lot.”
Although passionate in their beliefs, people on Democratic and Republican sides showed up with a conciliatory point of view in Joplin.
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