WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesting the direction of the country under President Trump , millions of people gathered on Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. for “No Kings” demonstrations that Republicans have disparaged as “Hate America” rallies .

With signs such as “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” or “Resist Fascism,” in many places the events looked more like a street party . There were marching bands, protesters wearing inflatable costumes and a huge banner with the U.S. Constitution’s “We The People” preamble that attendees could sign.

It was the third mass mobilization since Trump’s return to the White House and came against the backdrop of a government shutdown that not only has closed federal programs and services but is testing the co

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