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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPost-No Kings: Have any foreign governments or individuals commented on the protests? Do they know we're not Trumpsters?
I would just like to remind them that not only do not all Americans support Trump, most of us despise him.
bucolic_frolic
(55,109 posts)They may be uneasy with the protests, because fascism and authoritarianism are just more extreme forms of governmental control.
It's too early to tell, but the time may come when these protests compare to some degree to the Revolutions of 1848. Kings and governments have fallen in many European countries over several centuries. Those in power don't want too much democracy.
stopdiggin
(15,455 posts)on multiple occasions.
Not exactly sure what that says about 'degrees' of democracy (and desirability of such) - but it is an undeniable fact. (and sometimes keeps me up at night)
Celerity
(54,394 posts)stopdiggin
(15,455 posts)And - while Modi does not have the absolute nadir (clownish incompetence) and overall knee buckling stench of the Donald ...
I'm not sure if he wins rousing endorsement (in these eyes at least) as democratic ideal either ....
Ocelot II
(130,506 posts)Most European news seems to be focused most intensely on Iran.
https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/huge-crowds-protest-against-trump-on-no-kings-day-in-the-us-and-abroad
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/03/29/no-kings-protests-against-trump-focus-on-war-in-iran-the-us-is-on-the-wrong-side-of-history_6751910_4.html
https://www.manager-magazin.de/politik/weltwirtschaft/no-kings-proteste-in-den-usa-millionen-amerikaner-demonstrieren-gegen-trump
leftstreet
(40,631 posts)Or royal houses.
England, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark etc
Ocelot II
(130,506 posts)There are nine monarchies in Europe, all of which are constitutional monarchies in which the monarch has very little actual power. Actually using No Kings terminology would probably be seen as inappropriate since most of these countries regard their kings and queens as mascots or national symbols and don't hate them.
Celerity
(54,394 posts)Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Vatican City.
Most are constitutional monarchies with ceremonial heads of state, whilst Andorra, Liechtenstein, and Monaco are principalities and the Vatican is an absolute elective monarchy.
The co-princes of Andorra are jointly the heads of state. The co-princes are the bishop of Urgell and the president of France.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-princes_of_Andorra
Ocelot II
(130,506 posts)hlthe2b
(113,927 posts)And for those who do engage in policy, they are not unchecked so monarchy in name only.
leftstreet
(40,631 posts)And while "foreign" No Kings solidarity protests are huge, the protestors and media focus on No Far Right
stopdiggin
(15,455 posts)escalating conflict, a crumbling world order and international ties ... (and a handful of other things)
you know the old adage, "Actions speak louder .... "
róisín_dubh
(12,334 posts)where Nigel Farage has a fair bit of support. The landlord who owns it and all the locals consider me British (and nearly all hate Trump and his UK counterparts). My Scottish partner says I need to improve my accent (a joke). They know we're not all ridiculous, unhinged people.
Celerity
(54,394 posts)(I added some more that happened but were not listed on Wiki......)
American Samoa
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Costa Rica
Czechia
Denmark
Ecuador
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Saint Lucia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Kingdom
Etc etc