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[quote=Anonymous]I just read this story--thanks for posting! I was confused about the "peacekeeping team" (who are they, who do they work for, etc.) and asked Grok about it. Below is the answer. IMO, this incident highlights the dangers of any type of organized protest in a country where so many people own guns and are comfortable walking around with them in public.

The "peacekeeping" teams at the Salt Lake City "No Kings" protest on June 14, 2025, were volunteers organized by the event’s coordinators, specifically linked to the 50501 Movement, a group opposing the Trump administration. These peacekeepers were not appointed by any official government or law enforcement authority but were instead selected by protest organizers to help ensure attendee safety. According to Sarah Parker, a national coordinator for the 50501 Movement, there were an estimated 15 to 20 peacekeepers at the Salt Lake City event, though it’s unclear if all were armed. The peacekeepers wore high-visibility neon vests and were responsible for monitoring the crowd for potential threats.

They represented the interests of the protest organizers, specifically the Utah chapter of the 50501 Movement, which aimed to maintain a peaceful demonstration while countering perceived authoritarian actions by the Trump administration. However, the organizers explicitly asked attendees, including peacekeepers, not to bring weapons, though Utah’s lack of regulations on public firearm carry allowed armed individuals to participate. The exact process of their selection, training, or whether they were paid or volunteers remains unclear, as the Utah chapter did not respond to inquiries about these details. The actions of the peacekeepers, particularly the shooting, are under investigation by the Salt Lake City Police Department.

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