Saturday's military parade — which celebrated the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and also fell on President Trump's birthday — was that kind of moment.

People protest Trump administration policies in front of the Arizona Capitol during the "No Kings" rally, part of a nationwide series of demonstrations on June 14, 2025, in Phoenix.

There were mighty machines of war, brought out to dazzle and impress.

“Trump is targeting everyone from immigrants in Los Angeles to trans kids in school…to the J.H. Campbell coal plant,” said Christy McGillibray with the Sierra Club from a podium on the capitol steps.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Thursday declared a State of Emergency and activated the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of protests across the state.