Last summer, President Trump announced that Washington, D.C. would host a “magnificent” military parade to celebrate the United States Army’s 250th anniversary. The date, June 14, coincided with Trump’s 79th birthday.
The announcement immediately drew backlash from citizens across the country.
According to a poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, roughly six in 10 U.S. adults said the military parade was not a good use of government money — an opinion largely split along party lines (80% of Democrats, 72% of independents, and 35% of Republicans).
Trump’s promise of a “massive” display of military strength also drew comparisons to similar exhibitions held by monarchical and autocratic regimes around the world, prompting the defiant phrase: “No Kings.”
On June 14, over five million people participated in the first nationwide “No Kings” protest across more than 2,100 cities and towns. Subsequent protests were held on October 18, 2025 and March 28, 2026.
The “No Kings” protest in March attracted a swell of support across the country as people protested escalating Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renée Good.
It was the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.
However, the three “No Kings” protests didn’t just draw widespread attention and global press coverage for their crowd size. They also turned heads with the creative ways people protested.
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Now, as the next “No Kings” protest approaches on June 14 — Trump’s 80th birthday — We The People is rewarding protesters for their wit, humor, and creativity with an ongoing contest.
“We The People is a political satire site where comedy collides with civic expression,” the contest hosts explain on their website.
“Each episode, comedians roast the boldest, weirdest protest signs, and you vote for your favorite. Your vote picks the winner and enters you automatically to win $1,000.”
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Each episode is hosted by an array of comedians, including Margaret Cho, the Sklar Brothers, Greg Proops, and Alonzo Bodden. After the comedians discuss various signs — and roast the government in the process — viewers are encouraged to vote for their favorite signs.
Additionally, viewers can also submit their own signs for a chance to be featured in future episodes.
“Melding satire and democracy, it’s a game show that’s highlighting citizens’ voices from all over the country while being a bright light during a tumultuous time,” We The People explained on its website.
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“Together, we are raising the voice of the people,” the group pledges. “And laughing along the way.”
You can watch the latest episode below and then vote for your favorite sign by visiting the contest website.
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