Fact check: How many people where at the no kings protest.

1. Summary of the results

The exact number of protesters at the "No Kings" protests varies significantly depending on the source:

• The most comprehensive estimate comes from Strength In Numbers, suggesting 4-6 million people nationwide (1.2-1.8% of the U.S. population), with preliminary data showing 2.6 million from 40% of events ^[1]
• The ACLU and Move On claim 5 million participants across over 2,100 rallies ^[2]

Specific city numbers show significant variations:

• New York City: Between 50,000-75,000 (varying between p1_s2, p2_s1, p2_s2)
• Los Angeles: Reports range from "tens of thousands" to over 200,000 ^{[3] [4]}
• Philadelphia: 80,000 at the flagship protest ^[3]
• Dallas: 11,000 (confirmed by police) ^[4]
• Fort Worth: 1,500-2,000 ^[4]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are worth noting:

• The protests occurred across approximately 2,000-2,100 locations nationwide ^{[3] [2]}
• The Crowd Counting Consortium has indicated that a complete and accurate estimate would take time ^[2]
• The data comes from a crowdsourced effort, which acknowledges imperfect methodology ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several potential sources of bias exist in the reporting:

• Organizer estimates tend to be higher than other sources, as seen in the Los Angeles numbers ^[4]
• Different counting methodologies: Some numbers come from police (Dallas), while others from organizers or crowd-counting organizations ^[4]
• Verification challenges: While the ACLU and Move On claim 5 million participants, this number hasn't been independently verified ^[2]
• Time factor: The Crowd Counting Consortium's acknowledgment that accurate counting takes time suggests that immediate numbers should be treated with caution ^[2]