Fact check: What percentage of the population participated in the No Kings protest?

1. Summary of the results

Based on multiple sources, the No Kings protests saw participation of between 5 to 12 million people across the United States ^[1]. Axios, specifically, reported a figure of over five million protesters ^[1]. The protests took place in over 2,000 events nationwide, spanning across all 50 states ^{[1] [2]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question only asks about raw numbers, but several important contextual details emerge from the sources:

• The protests occurred in both urban and rural areas ^[2]
• Events took place in over 2,100 cities and towns ^[2]
• Individual crowd sizes varied significantly, ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands in different locations ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question itself asks for a percentage, but none of the sources provide the total US population at the time, making it impossible to calculate an exact percentage. This highlights several important considerations:

• The wide range in the estimates (5-12 million) suggests counting methodology differences
• Different groups might benefit from different narratives:
• Higher numbers might benefit protest organizers and supporters
• Lower numbers might benefit those opposing the movement
• The consistent reporting across multiple sources of the minimum 5 million figure ^[1] suggests this is likely the most reliable baseline number