Fact check: What is the No Kings movement and when did it originate?

1. Summary of the results

The "No Kings" name actually refers to two distinct movements with different origins and goals:

The primary and more recent movement is a U.S.-based protest movement organized by the 50501 Movement, which:

• Originated in 2025 ^[1]
• Is specifically targeting President Trump's administration and perceived authoritarian actions ^[1]
• Plans nationwide protests for June 14th, 2025, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary parade ^[2]
• Will occur in nearly 2,000 locations across the U.S., with a main event in Philadelphia ^[1]

The second movement is an international anti-monarchy movement that:

• Originated in the early 21st century ^[3]
• Operates in countries like the UK, Spain, and Thailand ^[3]
• Focuses on abolishing monarchies and establishing republics ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Important additional context not mentioned in the original question:

• The name "50501" has specific meaning: representing 50 states, 50 protests, and one unified movement ^[1]
• The movement explicitly targets not just Trump but also billionaire influence, specifically mentioning Elon Musk's "unelected power" ^[4]
• The protests are designed to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump's return to office ^[1]
• The movement emphasizes nonviolent action and rejection of "billionaire-first politics" ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question itself doesn't contain misinformation, but it's important to note that:

• The term "No Kings" could be misleading without specifying which movement is being referenced
• Different groups benefit from different interpretations:
• The U.S. movement benefits from being seen as a broad coalition against authoritarianism ^[4]
• The international movement benefits from being seen as a legitimate challenge to traditional monarchies ^[3]
• Opposition groups might benefit from conflating these two separate movements to diminish their individual impacts

The sources consistently describe the U.S. movement's specific goals and timeline, while the international movement's details are less concrete in the provided analyses.