Fact check: When and where did the No Kings protests take place in 2025?

1. Summary of the results

The No Kings protests took place on June 14, 2025, with demonstrations occurring in 1,500-2,000 cities across all 50 U.S. states ^{[1] [2]}. The flagship event was held in Philadelphia, drawing approximately 80,000 participants ^[2]. The total participation across the country is estimated at over 5 million people, potentially making it the largest single-day protest in U.S. history ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual elements were missing from the original question:

• The protests were specifically timed to coincide with two significant events:
• The U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade
• Donald Trump's 79th birthday ^[3]
• The protests were intentionally not held in Washington D.C., a strategic decision to avoid giving the Trump administration an opportunity to crack down on peaceful demonstrators ^[4]
• The movement had international reach, with solidarity protests occurring in:
• Canada
• Japan
• Mexico
• Various European nations ^[5]
• The protests were organized by a broad coalition including:
• Indivisible
• The 50501 movement
• Democrats Abroad
• American Federation of Teachers
• Over 200 other organizations ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question's simplicity could lead to several misconceptions:

• There's some discrepancy in the reported numbers:
• Some sources cite 1,500 cities ^[1]
• Others mention over 2,000 cities ^[2]

This variation might reflect different counting methodologies or timing of reports

• The term "protests" might suggest spontaneous events, when in fact these were highly organized demonstrations planned by a coalition of established organizations ^[5]
• The question's focus on "when and where" misses the broader significance of this being a coordinated "nationwide day of defiance" ^[6] specifically aimed at opposing perceived authoritarian behavior during Trump's second presidency ^[2]