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Fact check: How many participated in no kings
1. Summary of the results
The "No Kings" protests that took place on June 14, 2025, saw over 5 million participants across more than 2,000 events nationwide [1] [2]. This consistency across multiple sources suggests strong confidence in these numbers, though the Crowd Counting Consortium is still working on a precise final estimate [1].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
The original question omits several crucial pieces of context:
- The protests were organized by a coalition of over 200 organizations, including major groups such as:
- Indivisible
- American Federation of Teachers
- Communications Workers of America
- ACLU
- MoveOn [2]
- The demonstrations were specifically aimed at opposing the policies and actions of the Trump administration [2]
- If verified, this would represent the largest single-day protest in US history [2]
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The simple question about participation numbers fails to capture several important aspects:
- While multiple sources agree on the "over 5 million" figure, it's important to note that final numbers are still being verified by the Crowd Counting Consortium [1]
- Different groups might have different motivations for reporting these numbers:
- Protest organizers (including ACLU and MoveOn) might benefit from reporting higher numbers to demonstrate the movement's strength
- Opposition groups might have interest in minimizing the reported turnout
- The final verified count from the Crowd Counting Consortium may differ from current estimates