Protests are taking place in Missouri and nationwide on June 14 to counter President Trump's military parade, which coincides with his birthday.

Tens of thousands of Missourians joined in Saturday's "No Kings Day" protests, including thousands here in Kansas City.

In Columbia and elsewhere, they joined the nationwide mobilization against the expansion of executive power by the president.

Missouri mayors are reacting to Gov. Mike Kehoe's decision to sign an executive order on Thursday, activating the National Guard ahead of protests scheduled around the state and country this weekend.

The nationwide "No Kings Day of Defiance" protests the Trump administration on Saturday, Trump's 79th birthday.

No Kings protests are planned in Missouri on June 14, including in Columbia, Jefferson City, Fayette and Boonville. Governor Mike Kehoe activated the Missouri National Guard in response.

Protests tied to the 'No Kings' Rally movement broke out across the country on Saturday, with demonstrators calling out the actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration. The rallies were also held in response to the Trump administration hosting an Army 250th anniversary parade in Washington,

Tens of thousands gathered nationwide for peaceful protests on the same day as President Trump's military parade and 79th birthday celebration