The "No Kings" protests are a series of nationwide demonstrations in the United States opposing the Trump administration, with participants rallying against perceived authoritarianism and emphasizing
Crowd estimates for the October 18 protests vary by source, but organizers from the No Kings coalition reported approximately 7 million participants nationwide—about 2 million more than the June events. Multiple mainstream media outlets, including CNN, NBC News, and The Independent, aligned with this figure, describing it as nearly 7 million demonstrators across small towns and major cities. However, independent data analyst G. Elliott Morris provided a more conservative median estimate of 4.2 million, based on crowdsourced analysis, though he noted it could be the largest single-day political demonstration in U.S. history. Some social media discussions and reports suggested even higher numbers, such as 7-8 million or up to 8.6 million in the U.S. (with 11 million worldwide including solidarity events), but these appear unverified or based on preliminary law enforcement tallies. Skeptics on platforms like X argued the figures are inflated, with alternative estimates ranging from 2-5 million.
Here are some reported crowd estimates for specific cities, drawn from media and organizer reports (note that these are approximate and may overlap or vary by source):
| City | Estimated Attendance |
|-------------------|----------------------|
| Washington, D.C. | 200,000+ |
| New York City | 100,000–200,000 (across boroughs) |
| Los Angeles | 200,000+ |
| Chicago | Tens of thousands (Grant Park) to 20,000 |
| Philadelphia | 80,000 |
| Seattle | 70,000 |
| San Diego | 60,000 |
| Denver | 10,000 |
| Houston | 20,000 |
These protests have been funded in part by progressive groups, including some linked to George Soros, according to reports. While largely attended by white liberals and older demographics in some areas, Black American participation was notably low in many events. No major arrests or violence were reported in key locations like New York City. |
