Hundreds of D.C. Veterans and Community Members will Rally Against Federal Cuts, ICE and Occupation on Veterans Day
Veteran-Led Protests will Kick Off in Multiple U.S. Cities Threatened with Military Occupation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On November 11 from 12 pm to 2 pm ET, hundreds of veterans, community members and advocates will gather in front of Union Station at Columbus Circle in Washington, D.C. to fight for democracy and say “no” to corruption and tyranny.
Organized by About Face: Veterans Against the War and May Day Strong alongside Public Citizen, FLARE USA and several other community organizations,the D.C. rally is one of several No War On Our Cities protests planned for Veterans Day as part of a national Vets Say No mobilization to defend democracy, protect crucial public services and resist the militarization of communities. No War on Our Cities protests are centered in major U.S. cities that Trump has threatened with military occupation including New York, D.C., Los Angeles, Portland, Chicago, Memphis and Boston.
In late October, the Pentagon announced more than 23,000 troops across the country were being readied and trained for civil unrest missions in U.S. cities, in new “quick reaction forces.” Less than a week later, the Trump Administration announced it planned to extend the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. through at least February 2026.
The No War On Our Cities rally will begin at 12 pm, featuring a speaker program of local veterans, D.C. community leaders and more.
WHO: About Face, May Day Strong, FLARE USA and Public Citizen
WHAT: No War On Our Cities protest featuring local veterans and D.C. leaders
WHEN: Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 12 pm to 2 pm ET
WHERE: Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington, DC 20002
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