ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s “No Kings” protest on Saturday largely took aim at President Donald Trump, but two of the event’s speakers went off script with a different message.

Mayor Harrell urges Seattle protesters to stay peaceful, saying violence would fuel a narrative Trump could use to misrepresent the city.

Calling in the National Guard and Marines is part of an "authoritarian power grab of this administration against ... ‘blue’ cities and ‘blue’ states," writes a UW historian.

In a joint press conference Friday morning, city, state, and county leaders called on protesters to remain peaceful during protests.

Nearly 2,000 cities and towns across the U.S. saw protesters turn out Saturday to voice their opposition to the Trump administration. While most "No Kings" protests were peaceful, demonstrators in Salt Lake City,

Hundreds boarded the 10:25 a.m. ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle on Saturday morning to demonstrate — one of many "No Kings" protests held Saturday.

Crowds of protesters gathered nationwide Saturday for ‘No Kings’ protests, opposing President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. The demonstrations coincided with the Army’s 250th anniversary parade and Trump’s birthday.

Americans are divided over the "No Kings" protests, which were held across the country on June 14, according to new polling. The demonstrations - which coincided with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the U.