Fact check: Attendance at Burlington no kings rally

1. Summary of the results

A "No Kings" rally did take place in Burlington with organizers reporting approximately 16,000 attendees at the waterfront ^[1]. This event was part of a larger nationwide series of protests that occurred on June 14, 2025, which saw significant turnouts in multiple major cities, including Seattle (tens of thousands), Los Angeles (over 200,000), Dallas ^{[2] [3]}, and New York (tens of thousands to 50,000) ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original query lacks crucial context about the broader nationwide movement:

• The protests were part of a coordinated nationwide effort across multiple cities ^[5]
• The Burlington rally was peaceful and featured speakers addressing various issues including:
• Threats to democracy
• Medicaid cuts
• Immigration issues
• Palestinian solidarity ^[1]
• Other major cities saw significant participation, with Los Angeles having the largest reported turnout of over 200,000 people ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several potential sources of bias should be considered:

• The attendance figure of 16,000 comes from organizers ^[1], who may have an interest in reporting higher numbers to demonstrate the movement's strength
• While multiple sources confirm the nationwide protests ^{[4] [5]}, only one source specifically mentions the Burlington rally ^[1], which could warrant additional verification
• The simple question about attendance numbers misses the broader significance of the event as part of a national movement addressing multiple political and social issues ^[1]
• Different stakeholders might have varying interests in how these numbers are reported:
• Protest organizers benefit from higher numbers to show movement strength
• Government officials might prefer lower numbers to minimize the appearance of opposition
• Local businesses and city officials might have interests in how the turnout is perceived for economic and political reasons