Overview
- Organizers said nearly seven million people turned out at 2,500–2,700 events, marking the movement’s second nationwide day of action since June.
- Police and local reports described largely peaceful gatherings; the NYPD said more than 100,000 attended in New York City with no protest‑related arrests.
- President Trump posted AI‑generated videos depicting a crowned “King Trump,” including one of a fighter jet dropping brown sludge on protesters.
- The White House’s official X account shared an image of Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance wearing crowns, contrasted with Democratic leaders in sombreros, captioned “We’re built different.”
- Republican leaders condemned the rallies, with Speaker Mike Johnson calling them a “hate America” event, while claims of outside funding were asserted by some conservatives and challenged in coverage.