The “No Kings” demonstrations took place in all 50 states, with at least 30 rallies in Missouri, from Columbia to St. Louis, Kansas City to Cape Girardeau, Springfield to St. Joseph, and around the steps of the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City.

The Missouri Republican also said he's confident the U.S. Senate will pass President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," although he agrees with Sen. Josh Hawley that the measure should not cut Medicaid benefits.

Losing Medicaid would really disrupt our family,” Leader said. “We would lose our homes, our vehicles and eventually our daughter.” Leader has shared these concerns with

Here are the people who performed live at the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade and President Donald Trump's unofficial birthday party.

Several of the protests appeared to be family events, with lawn chairs, flags, dogs and kids. The Missouri National Guard were not reported at the rallies.