‘We Are The Majority’: Watch Mehdi’s Rousing Speech at the No Kings Protest in DC

The speaker, identifying as an immigrant, Muslim, and socialist, expresses his presence at a rally not out of hate, but out of love for America, its First Amendment, democracy, and diversity. He criticizes claims that the rally is a "hate rally," contrasting it with those who he believes constantly express hatred. He emphasizes that he chose America, having immigrated, and argues that immigrants often cherish the country more due to their conscious decision to become citizens and swear allegiance to the Constitution, an oath he feels is violated by the current leadership.

The speaker draws a parallel between the UK's monarchy and the perceived authoritarian tendencies of a particular political figure, highlighting that even a king has less wealth than this figure reportedly possesses in the Oval Office. He criticizes this figure's admiration for autocratic leaders, citing a visit to Egypt and praise for its president, and his handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stating there is "no plan for Palestinian freedom" and that peace requires justice, not just the absence of violence.

He calls for unity and mobilization, urging people to register voters, defend voters, and become voters themselves. Addressing conservatives, he questions their support for actions like unmarked federal agents apprehending citizens and encourages them to join those who champion freedom and constitutional principles. The speaker expresses hope that "people power" will prevail against "fascism at home" and "genocide abroad," asserting that the majority is on their side and will "out-organize, out-vote, and outlast" those they oppose, ultimately saving American freedoms and hoping for Palestinian liberation.

• The speaker, an immigrant, Muslim, and socialist, is at a rally out of love for America, its foundational principles, and diversity, rejecting accusations of hate.
• He criticizes a political figure for admiring autocrats and lacking a plan for Palestinian freedom, stating that peace requires justice.
• The speaker advocates for collective action: organizing, rallying, mobilizing, pluralizing, bringing people together, and defending voters.
• He appeals to conservatives who believe in no big government and no tyranny to question their support for certain federal actions and join the movement for freedom.
• The core message is that the majority will prevail through organization and voting to defeat fascism, authoritarianism, and protect American freedoms, while also hoping for Palestinian liberation.

The Speaker's Identity and Motivation [00:00]

• Identifies as a journalist, immigrant, and Muslim, humorously noting he embodies "everything Donald Trump loves" and is the "Trump trifecta."
• Also admits to being a "bit of a socialist."
• Expresses joy at seeing a large crowd at the rally in Washington D.C.

The speaker introduces himself with a multifaceted identity, highlighting his immigrant and Muslim background as ironic given certain political rhetoric, and expresses genuine pleasure at the turnout for the rally.

I am everything Donald Trump loves. I am the Trump trifecta.

Refuting Accusations of Hate and Embracing Love [00:48]

• Counters claims by Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican members of Congress that the "No Kings rally" is a "hate rally."
• Lists examples of individuals and groups often targeted by those who allegedly "hate on" them: late-night comedians, overweight soldiers, Muslim politicians, Mexican immigrants, Palestinian refugees, black women, transgender kids, peaceful protesters, and Mr. Potato Head.
• Declares his presence is not out of hate but out of love for the country, America, the First Amendment, democracy, and diversity.

The speaker directly addresses and refutes the characterization of the rally as a hate-filled event, arguing that the accusers are the ones who exhibit hate, while his motivation is rooted in love for the nation and its core values.

They are lecturing us on hate. Really? I'm not here out of hate. I'm here out of love.

The Immigrant's Choice and Love for America [01:38]

• States he chose America and was not born there, emphasizing the unique love immigrants often have for the country because they consciously chose to move, live, and swear an oath to the Constitution.
• Contrasts this with the "guy down the street" (implied to be Donald Trump) who he believes violates the oath daily.
• Points out the irony that Donald Trump is the son, grandson, and husband of immigrants, suggesting immigrants perform jobs Americans are unwilling to do.

This section delves into the profound commitment immigrants have to America, framing their decision to immigrate and swear allegiance as a stronger bond than birthright, and criticizes perceived hypocrisy in anti-immigrant sentiments.

We immigrants, we love this country often more than the people who are born here because we chose to move here, live here, swear an oath to the Constitution here.

Critiquing "No Kings" and Authoritarianism [03:05]

• Shares his origin from the United Kingdom, a country that still has a king (King Charles III), but notes he has less gold than Donald Trump reportedly has in the Oval Office.
• Asserts King Charles III has more respect for democratic norms than the "whiny authoritarian manchild" attempting to send troops into cities.
• Highlights the statement about wanting to be a dictator for "only a day" and notes the current period is 271 days into this "wannabe dictatorship."
• Critiques the visit to the Egyptian president, describing him as a military dictator of a repressive regime, and quotes the praise given for "fantastic leadership and your low crime rate."
• Concludes this leader "aspires to be" an autocratic leader.

The speaker uses the concept of "no kings" to critique perceived authoritarian tendencies, contrasting them with democratic traditions and highlighting admiration for autocratic regimes, suggesting a dangerous aspiration to dictatorship.

Even King Charles has more respect for democratic norms and traditions than the whiny authoritarian manchild trying to send troops into as many blue cities as he can.

The Middle East Conflict and the Definition of Peace [03:57]

• Mentions the praise for a "Gaza peace plan" which is described as a ceasefire, not a peace plan.
• Criticizes Donald Trump for using "Palestinian" as a "porative" and a slur, stating he has no plan for Palestinian freedom, statehood, or justice.
• Recounts the alleged "massacre, starvation, genociding, and ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians over the past two years, including the past nine months.
• States that Israel has repeatedly violated the ceasefire, killing Palestinians with impunity, including seven Palestinian children in the past week.
• Quotes Dr. King: "Peace is not just the absence of violence. It is the presence of justice."

This section addresses the speaker's perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, criticizing the lack of a genuine peace plan and the ongoing violence, while redefining peace as intrinsically linked to justice.

Peace is not just the absence of violence. It is the presence of justice.

The Call to Action: Gathering, Organizing, and Mobilizing [04:50]

• Describes the current times as "dark," with "genocide abroad, fascism at home."
• Stresses the importance of gathering, organizing, rallying, mobilizing, pluralizing, and bringing people into the "tent."
• Emphasizes the need to register voters, defend voters, and become voters.
• Addresses Republicans and conservatives, asking if they believe in "no more big government" and "no tyranny."
• Questions their support for masked federal agents apprehending and "disappearing" citizens.
• Invites those who are not okay with these actions to join "our side" – the side of "small D Democrats" and those from "all parties and none" who care about saving America.

The speaker lays out a clear call to action, urging collective engagement in political processes like voting and activism, and extending an invitation to disaffected conservatives to join a movement focused on preserving freedom and democracy.

Come over to our side. The side of no crowns, no thrones, no kings.

The Fight for Freedom and Constitutional Principles [06:09]

• Reiterates the call to join "our side" – the side of freedom, liberty, the Constitution, and the First, Fourth, Fourteenth, and Twenty-second Amendments.
• Specifically mentions the Twenty-second Amendment, stating "two terms means two terms," and warns that concerns about a third term are valid given merchandise sales.
• Expresses worry about free and fair elections in 2028 but finds hope in the presence of the rally attendees.
• Defines the attendees not as spectators but as citizens, bystanders not, proud and patriotic Americans.
• Asserts that "we the people will not allow our country to be taken over by demagogues and dictators."

This segment reinforces the ideals being fought for, centering on constitutional rights and the principle of limited terms for leaders, and expresses confidence in the power of the people to resist authoritarian takeover.

The side of freedom, of liberty, of the constitution, the first amendment, the fourth amendment, the 14th amendment, the 22nd amendment, which says two terms means two terms.

The Power of the Majority and Hope for the Future [07:05]

• Asks the crowd if they are willing to sit back and let "Trump shred our freedoms" and bend the knee to fascists and white supremacists, or be the Americans "on whose watch democracy died."
• States that "people power is our last line of defense."
• Emphasizes that Donald Trump has never won a majority of the vote in three elections.
• Declares, "There are more of us than there are of them. We are the majority."
• Encourages the crowd to chant, "We are the majority."
• States there is no intention of losing the country, democracy, or freedoms to a "twice impeached convicted criminal and his gang of grifters."
• Promises to "out-organize them. We will outvote them. We will outlast them."
• Expresses hope and faith that America can defeat the "fascist threat, this authoritarian mania, this MAGA cult" and save freedoms.
• Also expresses hope for the eventual freedom of Palestinians.

The concluding remarks focus on the strength of the collective "We the People" and the power of the majority, asserting that through organization and voting, they will overcome threats to democracy and freedom, while also extending a hope for a peaceful resolution in the Middle East.

We are the majority. They're not loud enough today. D. Come on. Louder. We are the majority.