Only in America could a group of protesters gather under the banner of “No Kings”, all while accusing others of tyranny, and do so without fear of punishment. That is precisely the beauty of the Republic our Founders created. A true king would not tolerate such protests. Real kings would silence dissent. But in America, even when the message is misguided or downright offensive, free citizens have the right to speak their minds, so long as they do so peacefully.

Unfortunately, peace is not the Left’s strong suit.

The radical Left is tainted with recent political violence. They target police officers, ICE agents, and anyone tasked with enforcing the laws that keep Americans safe. They destroy property and hurl insults (and sometimes far worse) at anyone who disagrees. It was not the conservative populists who turned protests into riots, who assaulted innocent people for wearing red MAGA hats, or who threatened the families of political opponents.

Just look at how far the rhetoric has gone. A Democrat candidate for Attorney General in Virginia once bragged about his fantasies of murdering his political rivals and their children. That is the opposite of political expression. That is what real tyranny looks like.

And yet, these same voices continue to call President Trump an........

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