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Over the October 18-19 weekend, the United States erupted in the largest wave of anti-Trump demonstrations yet, with the "No Kings" movement drawing nearly 7 million participants—2 million more than June's protests—across over 2,700 events in all 50 states. Organized by groups like the 50501 movement, the rallies targeted President Donald Trump's perceived "authoritarian agenda," including ICE raids deporting immigrants, federalized National Guard deployments in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago (the first against governors' wishes since 1965), and deep cuts to Medicaid, Affordable Care Act programs, and federal jobs amid a government shutdown standoff. Protesters decried threats to democracy, such as inflammatory rhetoric against Democrats and dismantling of institutions, while advocating for immigrants' rights and the "American dream" for marginalized communities.

Events spanned major hubs like Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York, Atlanta, Charlotte, Austin, San Diego, and Minneapolis, as well as small towns from Charlottesville, Virginia, to Ashland, Oregon. Internationally, a "No Tyrants" solidarity protest unfolded near the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. Largely peaceful, the gatherings featured no major arrests in key cities, with police in San Diego and Austin praising "responsible" crowds of over 25,000. Isolated incidents included a firearm brandishing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and a flag-theft scuffle in Marietta, Georgia.

The vibe was festive and resilient: Chicago saw upside-down American flags and "Hands Off Chicago" placards; Los Angeles pulsed with salsa bands, inflatable costumes (unicorns, dinosaurs, Cookie Monster), Pride and Mexican flags, and Constitution giveaways, evoking block parties. Atlanta organizers invoked the Civil Rights Movement's cradle, declaring, "We are a nation that will bow down to no authoritarian rule." Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called Trump's first nine months "frightening," warning of authoritarian slides. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey hailed diverse crowds "rejecting the Trump agenda" for the republic. Furloughed federal worker Monica in D.C. decried "demonizing" of employees, while retiree Peggy Cole feared democracy's piecemeal dismantling. Costumes rebutted Trump's "war zone" labels, fostering de-escalation.

Trump fired back forcefully, dismissing the protests as hypocritical amid a clip of his press remarks on Air Force One. Conservative commentator Benny Johnson highlighted irony, questioning outrage over Trump's "king" label when Nancy Pelosi—longer in office than any president—used similar rhetoric. A viral clip showed a white "No Kings" rallygoer shaming a Black MAGA supporter, underscoring internal tensions.

### Economic Boost and Clemency Controversies

Shifting gears, Trump touted potential $20 trillion in new U.S. investments by year-end, tied to tariffs and pro-business policies, in a clip emphasizing economic resurgence. On clemency, Trump commuted ex-Rep. George Santos' (R-N.Y.) 87-month sentence for wire fraud and identity theft after just 84 days at FCI Fairton, New Jersey. Santos, 37, pled guilty in 2024 amid scandals like fabricating his résumé (fake NYU degree, Goldman Sachs job) and misusing campaign funds for Botox and OnlyFans. In a desperate letter, he described solitary confinement's "steel cage" horrors, reaffirming loyalty: "Mr. President, I have nowhere else to turn."

Trump justified it on Truth Social, decrying Santos' "horrible" treatment versus unpunished "worse" offenders like Sen. Richard Blumenthal's Vietnam lies, praising his GOP votes and "courage." Supporters like Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, and Anna Paulina Luna hailed it as anti-"government abuse"; lawyer Joseph Murray dubbed Trump "the greatest president." Critics, including Democrat Robert Zimmerman, slammed it as "lawlessness" erasing accountability for fraud and lies, potentially Cabinet-bound Santos.

### Geopolitical Twists: Tunnels, Ukraine, and Latin America

In foreign affairs, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev pitched Elon Musk's Boring Company for a 70-mile Bering Strait undersea rail—"Putin-Trump Tunnel"—linking Russia and Alaska at $8 billion (vs. $65 billion traditional) in eight years, symbolizing "unity." Post-Trump-Putin call planning a Budapest summit on Ukraine, Trump called it "interesting" but noncommittal. Zelenskyy fumed, "not happy." The Boring Company's unproven Arctic feasibility drew skepticism amid its Nevada fines.

A Friday White House clash saw Trump pressure Zelenskyy to accept Putin's terms—ceding Donbas for minor gains—allegedly discarding maps and denying Tomahawk missiles: "If Putin wants it, he will destroy you." Zelenskyy departed frustrated, warning of sovereignty risks; Kyiv rejected the "divide-and-conquer" ploy. Analysts see Putin's aim as internal Ukrainian fracture.