The No Kings events are intended to present a peaceful but patriotic “split screen” to the Trump administration’s military parade and reject what they call the president’s overreach. Groups including the American Civil Liberties Union,

The backlash comes after Walmart heiress Christy Walton reportedly paid for a 'No Kings,' ad, which has been perceived as being anti-Trump.

Tight security ensured a family-oriented atmosphere at the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade despite liberal opposition and protests nearby.

Protesters held signs that read, “No kings since 1776,” “Bad Things Happen When Good People Do Nothing,” “Stop the Parade Fund Medicaid,” “When cruelty becomes normal compassion looks radical” and “Make Orwell Fiction Again.”

The ad was placed by Christy Walton, heiress to the Walmart fortune. It clearly stated that the opinions expressed were hers alone.