HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Multiple 'No' Kings' protests took place across the country Saturday, including in central Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued a statement ahead of protests planned for Saturday, urging demonstrators to remain peaceful while exercising their constitutional rights.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — On Sunday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to the "No Kings" protests held throughout the state and across the country the day before. In a statement issued on Facebook, Shapiro said the following:

The "No Kings" protest and march happening in Philadelphia on Saturday coincides with hundreds of rallies scheduled to take place across the country.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Thursday declared a State of Emergency and activated the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of protests across the state. In years of conflict with Trump, California has never seen anything like this. “If you're always going on private jets, what inkling do you have about the real world?”

Millions of people across the United States are planning to take part in protests on June 14 to speak out against President Donald Trump and his policies. PA officials are preparing for events scheduled throughout the commonwealth.

Thousands of protesters converged in Harrisburg at Riverfront Park joining millions nationwide to express dissatisfaction with the Trump administration. The protests were held as a counter

Billed as a "nationwide day of defiance," organizing materials for "No Kings Day" say the protests are an opportunity for Americans to "stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism.

"No Kings" rallies brought demonstrators together, joining voices across the nation and region to protest what they call a growing threat of authoritarianism in American politics.