Fact check: Which cities had the largest turnout for the June 14, 2025 'no kings' protests?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available data, the largest turnouts for the June 14, 2025 'No Kings' protests were recorded in:

• Philadelphia: Between 80,000-100,000 protesters ^{[1] [2]}
• New York City: Estimates varying from 50,000 to 200,000 at Bryant Park ^{[3] [1]}
• Los Angeles: Reports ranging from 20,000 to 200,000 protesters at City Hall ^{[3] [1]}
• Chicago: Approximately 75,000 protesters ^[1]
• San Francisco: Close to 50,000 protesters ^[4]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question overlooks several important contextual elements:

• Scale of the Movement: This wasn't just about individual cities - the protests occurred in over 2,000 locations nationwide ^{[5] [4]}
• Total Participation: The American Civil Liberties Union estimated over 5 million people participated across the country ^[4]
• Pre-planned Nature: At least 1,500 cities had planned protests by June 6, indicating this was a well-organized movement ^[6]
• Multiple Protests per City: Some cities, like Los Angeles, hosted multiple large protests simultaneously ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several potential sources of bias should be considered:

• Varying Estimates: Different sources report significantly different numbers for the same cities. For example, Los Angeles attendance estimates range from 20,000 to 200,000 ^{[3] [1]}
• Political Context: The protests were specifically targeted against the Trump administration ^[6], which could affect how different sources report attendance numbers
• Counting Methodology: The sources don't specify how these numbers were calculated - whether they came from police estimates, organizer claims, or independent observers
• Media Coverage Bias: Some cities might have received more attention and more accurate counting than others, potentially skewing the perception of which protests were actually the largest