“The story of Les Mis is inspired by the June Rebellion, an 1832 insurrection by republicans against the authoritarianism of a newly established French king. No one is expecting a replay from Republicans in June 2025.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/14/no-kings-protests-vehicles-struck-injuries… (1/3)
“Characters include Jean Valjean, who is imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread then seeks redemption, and Inspector Javert, who is obsessed with law and order and hunts Valjean without mercy. One reporter asked Trump whether he identifies more with Valjean or Javert.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/14/no-kings-protests-vehicles-struck-injuries… (2/3)
“‘Oh, that’s a tough one,’ chuckled the wannabe strongman who sent troops to crush immigration protests in Los Angeles and is about to stage a tank parade on his birthday. ‘You better answer that one, honey,’ he deflected to Melania. “I don’t know.’”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/14/no-kings-protests-vehicles-struck-injuries (3/3)
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