The Same Old Song and Dance
Well, here we go again. Last Saturday, thousands of protesters descended on Las Vegas and cities across America for what they called “No Kings” protests. According to police, around 8,000 people attended the rally in Las Vegas, and 15 arrests were made, with four of those arrests being juveniles.
The whole thing was supposed to be a big show against President Trump on his 79th birthday. Instead, it looked more like a geriatric temper tantrum that disrupted normal folks just trying to go about their weekend.
BREAKING: Metro Las Vegas PD & Henderson Police are TAKING PROTESTERS INTO CUSTODY right now in front of Fremont Street! #LasVegas #FremontStreet #Protest #MetroPD #HendersonPolice #BreakingNews #LiveCoverage pic.twitter.com/c1t45G97lR
— IRT Media (@IRT_Media) June 15, 2025
Police Saw This Coming
Las Vegas Metro police weren’t caught off guard. They put out clear warnings ahead of time.
On Friday, LVMPD posted on social media telling protesters to “know the rules before you go.”
They said:
“We are committed to protecting everyone’s constitutional right to protest peacefully. Your voice matters, and your safety does, too.”
WEEKEND PROTEST NOTICE
As our community prepares for planned protests this weekend, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department wants to remind everyone: know the rules before you go.
We are committed to protecting everyone’s constitutional right to protest peacefully.… pic.twitter.com/qX7c1xkYNB
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) June 13, 2025
But they also made it crystal clear: violence, property damage, or illegal activity would not be tolerated. Metro Public Information Officer Robert Wicks told reporters that once laws are broken, Metro would deem any events unlawful assemblies.
Wicks said:
“As a police department, we want people to be able to voice their opinions. We just want them to do it peacefully and lawfully,”
The police union president was even more direct. Steve Grammas warned protesters:
“Our police officers are not going to give you so much leeway to create anarchy. They are going to snatch you up. They are going to arrest you, and it’s going to happen fast.”
What Really Happened in Vegas
The Vegas protest started around 5 p.m. at the federal courthouse downtown. By 7 p.m., the crowd had grown to more than 1,000 protesters lining the boulevard and adjacent streets. That sounds impressive until you remember this is Las Vegas, a city where thousands of people walk the Strip every hour just for fun.
The real story isn’t the crowd size. It’s what these protesters were actually protesting. They were protesting what organizers called Trump’s “authoritarian policies” and “corruption”. But,Trump was democratically elected. Twice.
The Hypocrisy Is Rich
What makes this whole thing even more ridiculous is the timing. The protests were deliberately scheduled to counter Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary. So these people were basically protesting a celebration of our military on Flag Day. That tells you everything you need to know about their priorities.
Las Vegas police shut down roads in the downtown area Saturday evening following the massive planned protest. Traffic was stopped on Las Vegas Boulevard. Families trying to enjoy their weekend had to deal with road closures and crowds of angry protesters.
The Las Vegas “No Kings” protest was set to wrap up at 7, still going hour later but most have left. Several people have been handcuffed & taken away. People yelling “shame” & “f the police” as officers take them away, not sure reasons but Metro has been asking people to stay on… pic.twitter.com/bB3JTmVWMs
— Joe Moeller (@joemoeller44) June 15, 2025
The Same Groups, The Same Problems
Who organized these protests? A coalition of over 200 organizations including the Indivisible movement, the American Federation of Teachers, Communications Workers of America, American Civil Liberties Union, and MoveOn. These are the same liberal groups that have been organizing protests since 2016. They’re professional protesters at this point.
The irony is thick here. These groups claim to support “limited government” when it comes to Trump, but they want unlimited government when it comes to their pet causes. They want the government out of immigration enforcement but in charge of healthcare, education, and the economy. Pick a lane, folks.
Why This Matters to Conservatives
This protest shows exactly why conservatives need to stay engaged. Organizers claimed over 5 million protesters participated nationwide. Even if that number is inflated (and it probably is), it shows these groups can mobilize people. They have organization, funding, and media support.
But here’s what they don’t have: actual solutions. The protesters in Vegas were complaining about immigration enforcement. But what’s their alternative? Open borders? That’s not a policy, it’s wishful thinking. They were upset about military parades, but they love government spending on everything else.
What Conservatives Should Do
First, don’t let these protests fool you into thinking they represent mainstream America.
Remember what we’re fighting for. Limited government. Constitutional rights. Law and order. The protesters in Vegas this weekend represent the opposite of those values. They want bigger government, selective enforcement of rights, and chaos when they don’t get their way.
These people are so annoying because when King Sisolak was illegally ordering churches to close by decree they were nowhere to be found.
Probably calling some hotline because they saw children on bicycles without masks. https://t.co/P1apvvLPzt— BrutalBrittany (@BrutalBrittany2) June 15, 2025
The “No Kings” protests were really about one thing: liberals who can’t accept election results.
That’s not democracy. That’s just a tantrum with better marketing.
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