Fact check: Estimated turnout no kings

1. Summary of the results

The "No Kings" protests were a significant nationwide movement with participation estimated between 5-12 million people across 2,000+ events throughout all 50 states and U.S. territories ^[1]. Specific turnout numbers included approximately 200,000 in Los Angeles, 11,000 in Dallas, and tens of thousands in New York City ^[2]. The protests were specifically focused on opposing Donald Trump's policies and perceived authoritarian actions during his second presidency ^{[1] [2]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original query lacks several important contextual elements:

• The relationship between voter turnout and political systems is complex, with high turnout not necessarily indicating fair elections or true democratic participation ^[3]
• There are fundamental differences between monarchies and republics in terms of citizen participation, with monarchies typically featuring more concentrated power structures ^[4]
• The protests represented a specific response to perceived authoritarian actions, rather than a general anti-monarchy movement ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The vague nature of the original query "estimated turnout no kings" could lead to several misinterpretations:

• It might suggest a simple monarchy vs. republic comparison, when the actual context was specifically about protests against Trump's presidential actions ^[1]
• The term "turnout" could be confused with voter participation rates, when it actually refers to protest attendance ^{[3] [2]}
• The numbers themselves vary significantly depending on location and source, making a single "turnout" figure potentially misleading ^{[1] [2]}

*Beneficiaries of different narratives:*

• Anti-Trump protesters benefit from higher turnout estimates to demonstrate widespread opposition
• Pro-Trump supporters might benefit from lower estimates to minimize the appearance of opposition
• Media outlets might benefit from either extreme, depending on their political alignment