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Organizers Claim Nearly 7 Million Joined 'No Kings' Protests Nationwide

The coordinated demonstrations targeted President Donald Trump's perceived authoritarianism, with celebrity posts boosting visibility as the turnout figure remains an organizer estimate.

Overview

  • Rallies were held across more than 2,700 cities in all 50 states over the weekend, according to coverage of the coordinated events.
  • Rolling Stone reported hundreds of thousands in Washington, D.C., citing on-the-ground observations and participant accounts.
  • In Los Angeles, actor Pedro Pascal joined marchers with a sign reading "No kings, only queens" and shared "Protect democracy" on Instagram.
  • Celebrities such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Lee Daniels, John Cusack, Justine Lupe, and Kerry Washington highlighted the protests through appearances and social-media posts.
  • President Donald Trump posted an AI video mocking the demonstrations, reflecting sharply divided reactions to the rallies’ anti-authoritarian message.