No Kings Protest: Millions March, Millions in Funding, and Unanswered Questions
By Eric F Gilbert | October 2025
Over the weekend, the No Kings movement drew an estimated 7 million protesters across all 50 states — one of the largest coordinated demonstrations in U.S. history. Organizers call it a stand against “authoritarian overreach,” while critics question who’s really behind it.
Who Organized the Movement
The protests were led by a coalition including Indivisible, the ACLU, and the 50501 Movement. Their slogan: “No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings.”
Follow the Money
Financial watchdogs report that several nonprofits tied to the movement received multi-million-dollar donations from major foundations and private donors this year. Some of those same nonprofits also hold active federal grants through agencies like the Department of Education and HHS.
Critics argue that taxpayer-funded staff or facilities may have indirectly supported political activity, which could violate both grant rules and IRS 501(c)(3) restrictions. Congressional oversight committees have requested audits, and at least two Inspector General offices have reportedly begun compliance reviews.
Why It Matters
If confirmed, it would mean taxpayer money helped subsidize a partisan movement — something federal law strictly prohibits. Even without direct misuse, the overlap between activism and federally funded nonprofits raises serious accountability questions.
Quick Note on the Epstein Rumor
In my video I also mentioned a claim circulating online that Donald Trump may have been an FBI informant in the Epstein case. As I said on-air, that has not been verified. There’s no public documentation proving it, so for now it remains hearsay. The focus of this report is the protest funding and the ongoing investigations into how that money was used.
Bottom Line
The “No Kings” protest was massive, well-coordinated, and expensive. Until the audits are complete, the biggest question isn’t how many people marched — it’s who paid for it.
