
Trump’s protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade
Lauren Feiner
created: June 12, 2025, 9:50 p.m. | updated: June 13, 2025, 1:28 p.m.
In remarks from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump did not distinguish between peaceful and non-peaceful protesters.
“For those people who want to protest, they’re going to be met with very big force,” Trump said.
Even if it’s not clear whether other surveillance tools might be used, experts say that it’s prudent for demonstrators to assume they will be.
ICE’s aggressive attempts to meet Trump’s mass deportation demands, and the deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, raise even greater alarms, experts say.
The ACLU maintains a list of protesters’ rights, and The Verge has a guide on how to secure your phone ahead of a protest.
2 weeks, 3 days ago: The Verge