
Protesters gathered worldwide on June 14 for the "No Kings Day" demonstration — an event focused on rejecting authoritarianism and celebrating democratic values. The protests made headlines not just for its message, but for its participants: a large contingent of Baby Boomers, many draped in U.S flags and holding signs like "I ❤️ THE CONSTITUTION."
These images prompted commentary from journalists and public figures alike. One post on X came from journalist Nate Hochman, who described the older protestors' patriotism as fundamentally different from that of younger generations.