'No Kings Day' protests planned in Tulsa and across the country

Peaceful demonstration expected in Tulsa as part of a national 'No Kings Day' movement—state officials affirm commitment to maintaining peace and order.

Friday, June 13th 2025, 8:51 am

By: Jonathan Polasek

TULSA, Okla. -

Three peaceful protests are set to take place across Tulsa on Saturday as part of a nationwide series of demonstrations branded “No Kings Day.”

The movement coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Flag Day, and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.

Organizers say the protests are meant to oppose what they call authoritarian policies from the Trump administration, with similar demonstrations scheduled in nearly 2,000 cities across the country.

Why Protesters Are Taking to the Streets

The “No Kings Day” movement centers on concerns about expanded immigration enforcement and increased militarization in American cities. Demonstrators say the date was chosen intentionally to spotlight what they believe are threats to democracy and civil liberties.

In Tulsa, protest leaders have pledged nonviolence. “Everything that we’ve seen at this point is calling for peaceful protests,” said Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton. “We’re very vigilant in monitoring the intelligence on it and are prepared to respond.”

State Officials Say They’re Ready

Oklahoma law enforcement agencies are coordinating their response ahead of the weekend protests. Officials say state troopers are on standby in case any of the demonstrations escalate.

“We want people to be able to peacefully protest,” Tipton said. “But if a protest were to turn violent or destructive in some way, then we’ll immediately respond and quell those types of unlawful activities.”

Governor Kevin Stitt echoed that stance in a social media statement, writing: “Peaceful assembly is allowed, but we’ll quickly stop any violence or lawlessness. State Troopers stand ready to assist local law enforcement in protecting our streets. Law and order will be upheld.”

Tulsa Events Join National Wave of Demonstrations

In addition to the planned events in Tulsa, protests are also expected in Oklahoma City and other locations across the state. Organizers hope the movement will reach all 50 states.

Despite the heightened attention, the White House has stated that President Trump supports peaceful demonstrations.

What’s Next

State leaders say they will monitor the Tulsa protests in real-time on Saturday and adjust law enforcement deployments if needed.

This is a developing story. Follow News On 6 for updates throughout the weekend.

Jonathan Polasek

Jonathan Polasek studied Journalism at the University of Texas and has covered the oil and gas industry as well as sports. Jonathan joined News On 6 as a multimedia journalist in August of 2022 after working in Midland and Odessa.