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Julia Roberts read a Renée Good poem at the No Kins concert on June 14
A tempting counter-evening. This Sunday, June 14, Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and his giant MMA gala at the White House were not the only event across the Atlantic. In addition to the World Cup which is in full swing, a concert organized by the movement “No Kings » was held in New York. The evening, broadcast live, had the clear objective of competing with the show organized by the President.
The evening was organized by the Committee for the 1st Amendment, an organization relaunched by Jane Fonda, politically very engaged, in 2025. The actress was obviously present on stage this June 14, and she delivered a very strong speech about, among other things, the violence perpetrated by ICE.
« This is not a question of Democrats or Republicans, left or right. It’s a question of right or wrong, and it is wrong that people are attacked and called terrorists simply for exercising their rights and freedoms.“, said the actress in particular. Before inviting “All Americans across this country, across the political spectrum, who value these freedoms, to stand up creatively and nonviolently to defend these rights while we can. We must do it now. Because if we don’t do it, we will no longer have any rights to defend. »
« I tell Trump to shut the fuck up »
Jane Fonda isn’t the only celebrity to take the stage at the concert. The actressHocus Pocus and singer Bette Midler sang “against fascism» accompanied by her daughter. Patti Smith and Rufus Wainwright also took the mic.
Julia Roberts’ speech was also a highlight. After explaining that she was speaking about Renée Nicole Good, an American killed while driving her car by an ICE agent on January 7, the actress read a poem written by the poet Amanda Gorman in tribute to the mother.
Finally, Robert de Niro, openly very committed against the policies led by Donald Trump, was also there. “When I think back to what Donald Trump said a few days ago, that he didn’t really care about the financial situation of the Americans, I tell him to shut the fuck up.» said the actor to the applause of the audience.
Last year, on June 14, demonstrations “No Kings“had taken place across the country. This year, no demonstrations, but therefore this concert broadcast live and “watch parties» organized everywhere to offer viewers something other thanUFC Freedom 250. Two rooms, two atmospheres in short, like America.
