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No Kings Protests Criticized for Lack of Grassroots Support

10/21/2025

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The "No Kings" protests organized by Democrats on October 18, 2025, faced criticism for lacking authentic grassroots support.
Many attendees expressed confusion about their reasons for participating, indicating a disconnect with the protest's messaging.
Leftist groups, including the Communist Party, backed the events, which were funded by dark money networks associated with George Soros.
Most participants were older individuals, raising doubts about the protests' authenticity and impact on public opinion regarding Trump.

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Story summary

The "No Kings" protests organized by Democrats on October 18, 2025, faced criticism for lacking authentic grassroots support.
Many attendees expressed confusion about their reasons for participating, indicating a disconnect with the protest's messaging.
Leftist groups, including the Communist Party, backed the events, which were funded by dark money networks associated with George Soros.
Most participants were older individuals, raising doubts about the protests' authenticity and impact on public opinion regarding Trump.