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Protest Fatigue: 98% Stay Home During No Kings Rally

6/17/2025

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On June 14, the No Kings protests, supported by nearly 200 organizations, aimed to rally Democrats against President Trump. However, over 98% of Americans chose to stay home, highlighting a growing protest fatigue despite claims of five million participants. With a goal of mobilizing 3.5% of the U.S. population, No Kings is planning future meetings to reignite political engagement.

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On June 14, the No Kings protests, supported by nearly 200 organizations, aimed to rally Democrats against President Trump. However, over 98% of Americans chose to stay home, highlighting a growing protest fatigue despite claims of five million participants. With a goal of mobilizing 3.5% of the U.S. population, No Kings is planning future meetings to reignite political engagement.