No Kings Day attendance: Over 5 million turned out across US, organizers say

Organizers of the nationwide "No Kings Day" protests against President Trump’s policies say more than 5 million turned out in over 2,100 towns and cities across America. 

Those millions included an estimated 200,000 people in Los Angeles, 100,000 in Philadelphia, 70,000 in Seattle and over 50,000 in New York City. 

"Thank you for making it clear that we won't be ruled by fear," organizers said. 

The protests – which coincided with Trump's birthday and the military parade in Washington, D.C. – were organized by the 50501 national movement and meant to counter what organizers called a day for Trump to feed his own ego as he turned 79 years old.

No Kings Day incidents

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The protests remained largely peaceful and confrontations were isolated. But police in Los Angeles, where protests over federal immigration enforcement raids erupted a week earlier and sparked demonstrations across the country, used tear gas and crowd-control munitions to clear out protesters after the formal event ended. Officers in Portland also fired tear gas and projectiles to disperse a crowd that protested in front of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building well into the evening.

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In Salt Lake City, Utah, police were investigating a shooting during a march downtown that left one person critically injured. Three people were taken into custody, including a man believed to be the shooter, who also suffered a gunshot wound, according to Police Chief Brian Redd.

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In Culpepper, Virginia, police said one person was struck by an SUV when a 21-year-old driver intentionally accelerated his SUV into the crowd as protesters were leaving a rally. The driver was charged with reckless driving.

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In Minnesota, tens of thousands of people turned out for No Kings Day protests despite authorities urging them to stay home as they searched for the suspect who shot and killed a state lawmaker and her husband, and shot and injured another state lawmaker and his wife. 

Seattle No Kings protest

By the numbers:

Seattle Police estimated at least 70,000 people attended the main No Kings Day protest through downtown Seattle. Those estimates don’t include other rallies across the city. 

What they're saying:

The Seattle Police Department posted to social media Saturday afternoon thanking "the tens of thousands of peaceful protesters who came out to the #NoKingsProtest and used their voice."

In nearby Tukwila, officers used tear gas during Saturday's protest near a Department of Homeland Security building. The department stated that they were exercising their jurisdiction and authority for a section of streets of sidewalks in front of the DHS building. They reportedly ordered the area to be cleared, saying those who remained would be arrested. While the department says many of the demonstrators followed those commands, some stayed behind.

Los Angeles No Kings protest

By the numbers:

Over 200,000 people, according to organizers. 

What they're saying:

An official statement from organizers in Los Angeles estimated that over 200,000 people gathered.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed that at least one deputy has been injured in a confrontation with an outside agitator.

In a statement to FOX 11, Hunter Dunn, national spokesperson for 50501 said:

"Today, over 200,000 people gathered peacefully in downtown Los Angeles to protest the egregious overreach of this administration. While the official No Kings event concluded earlier in the day, many remained in the streets to continue their nonviolent dissent. The escalation  came from law enforcement, not protesters — who responded with tear gas and violent crowd suppression. One organizer was shot directly with a rubber bullet, while passing out supplies. We unequivocally condemn this unnecessary and aggressive use of force, and we stand with every person who chose peace in the face of provocation."

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Dallas No Kings protest

By the numbers:

Dallas police said 11,000 attended.

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What they're saying:

Beginning at Dallas City Hall, speakers voiced frustration with ICE ramping-up arrests and deportations. 

Dallas police officers stood by to protect protesters, non-protesters and property. FOX 4 did not see signs of the 5,000 National Guard troops and 2,000 DPS officers that Governor Greg Abbott deployed to protest regions across Texas. 

Fort Worth police told FOX 4 that approximately 1,500 to 2,000 people were in attendance as people stood shoulder to shoulder with signs and flags held high down west 7th Street in the heart of Downtown Fort Worth. 

New York No Kings protest 

By the numbers:

According to FOX 5 New York, "tens of thousands" showed up to protest. 

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According to New York Post sources, more than 50,000 demonstrators attended protests across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. It's difficult to tell how many people actually protested in the city and throughout the country, however.

What they're saying:

Attendees voiced opposition to Trump's policies, including deportation efforts and perceived authoritarian actions. Event celebrities, like actors Mark Ruffalo and Ilana Glazer, were spotted.

"We the people are smarter than the people in power. We the people are more powerful than the people in power. And not for nothing, we the people actually want to live our lives. They do not want to live their lives, so they focus on controlling ours," Glazer said. 

Protesters carried signs with messages like "No dictators in America" and "Impeach Trump! Abolish ICE!" expressing their dissent and calling for change.

Attendance at military parade

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While protesters marched across the country, Trump was in Washington for a military parade marking the Army’s 250th anniversary.

The grand military parade that Trump had been wanting for years barreled down Constitution Avenue on Saturday with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute, playing out against a counterpoint of protests around the country by those who decried the U.S. leader as a dictator and would-be king.

The Republican president, on his 79th birthday, sat on a special viewing stand south of the White House to watch the display of American military might, which began early and moved swiftly as light rain fell and clouds shrouded the Washington Monument. The procession, with more than 6,000 soldiers and 128 Army tanks, was one Trump tried to make happen in his first term after seeing such an event in Paris in 2017, but the plans never came together until the parade was added to an event recognizing the Army's 250th anniversary.

"Every other country celebrates their victories. It’s about time America did too," Trump declared in brief remarks at the parade's end.

At times, Trump stood and saluted as troops marched past the reviewing stand. But attendance appeared to fall far short of early predictions that as many as 200,000 people would attend the festival and parade. There were large gaps between viewers near the Washington Monument. 

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