Santa Monica police prepare for weekend protest, caution against repeat of 2020 violence
June 12, 2025, 10:56 pm
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) and city officials are urging calm ahead of Saturday’s anti-Trump “No Kings” protest at Palisades Park, as concerns grow over the potential for unrest reminiscent of the violence that followed a 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration.
