Fact check: Which organizations organized the 'no kings' protests on June 14, 2025?

1. Summary of the results

The "No Kings" protests were primarily organized by the Indivisible movement, leading a coalition of over 200 organizations ^{[1] [2]}. Key participating organizations included:

• American Federation of Teachers
• Communications Workers of America
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
• MoveOn ^[2]

The protests were nationwide in scope, featuring over 2,000 events across the United States with an estimated 5 million participants ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

There are two different narratives about the primary organizers:

• The 50501 Movement claimed to be the primary organizer, promoting the theme "50 states, 50 protests, one movement" ^[3]
• Multiple sources confirm Indivisible as the main organizer ^{[1] [2]}

Important additional context: The protests were specifically organized as a "No Kings National Day of Mobilizations" in response to what organizers perceived as authoritarian actions by the Trump administration ^{[3] [4]}. The events were explicitly planned to be nonviolent and aimed at rejecting "corrupt, authoritarian politics" ^[4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question's simplicity could lead to incomplete understanding of the event's scope and significance. Several important aspects were omitted:

1. The political context - these weren't just regular protests but part of a larger movement against perceived authoritarianism ^[4]

2. The scale - with 5 million participants, this was a major national event rather than a local demonstration ^[2]

3. The organizational structure - while certain groups led the effort, it was a broad coalition rather than a single organization's initiative ^{[2] [1]}

Those benefiting from different narratives include:

• The 50501 Movement, which could gain prominence by being associated as the primary organizer ^[3]
• The Trump administration's opponents, who benefit from emphasizing the scale and unified nature of the protests ^[4]
• Established progressive organizations, who benefit from being seen as the legitimate organizers of a major protest movement ^{[1] [2]}