Hartford and New Haven saw large turnouts for No King rallies on Saturday.

Thousands protested the country’s direction under President Trump early afternoon on the front lawn of the capitol building in Hartford.

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The President has said that he is not a king, but demonstrators believe many of his policies, like immigration and cuts to healthcare, are a threat to democracy.

“We are a democracy, we are a country that makes decisions in layers, we do not have a king," said Miguelina Howell of West Hartford. "No kings means the power is in the people.”

Some brought signs and flags while a few came in costume, echoing ICE protestors in Portland, Oregon who say they dress up to deflate tensions.

“The inflatable costumes,

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