Keep Factually independent

Whether you agree or disagree with our analysis, these conversations matter for democracy. We don't take money from political groups - even a $5 donation helps us keep it that way.

Loading...Time left: ...
Loading...Goal: $500

Fact check: Who supports no kings

Checked on June 14, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The "No Kings" movement is primarily supported by the 50501 Movement, which is organizing nationwide protests against what they perceive as authoritarian actions by President Trump [1]. The protests are being coordinated by Indivisible, a progressive organization [2]. The demonstrations are strategically planned to take place in nearly 2,000 locations across the country, specifically avoiding Washington D.C. [2] [3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements were missing from the original question:

  • The protests are specifically timed to coincide with Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary parade [3]
  • The movement emphasizes nonviolent action as a core principle [3]
  • Libertarian perspectives also generally oppose concentrated power, though through different means - focusing on minimal government intervention and basic protections rather than protest actions [4]
  • The protests specifically target what organizers call "billionaire-first politics and the militarization of democracy" [1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question's simplicity obscures several important factors:

  • The term "No Kings" might suggest a general anti-monarchy movement, when it's specifically targeted at what organizers perceive as authoritarian tendencies in the Trump administration [1]
  • Different groups oppose concentrated power for different reasons:

Progressive groups like the 50501 Movement focus on public protest and democratic action [1]

Libertarians oppose government power through legal and theoretical frameworks [4]

  • The movement benefits:

Progressive organizations like Indivisible gain visibility and support [2]

Opposition political groups can leverage the protests for their agenda

  • The strategic avoidance of Washington D.C. suggests careful media and public relations planning [2]
Want to dive deeper?
What are the main arguments against monarchy in modern democracies?
Which political movements historically opposed royal authority and kingship?
How do republican ideologies differ from monarchist systems of government?
What role did anti-monarchist sentiment play in major revolutions throughout history?
Which countries have successfully transitioned from monarchy to republic in recent decades?