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'Huge' and 'Massive' Crowds for No Kings Rallies

News coverage of the No Kings rallies keeps repeating the words "massive" and "huge," saying this is bigger than the June protest and "quite the scene."

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While it’s too early for official numbers, outlets are reporting "huge” and “massive” crowds for No Kings rallies in larger cities on the East coast, which doesn’t take into account the many smaller rallies that are taking place in red areas, which might make an even bigger political statement than actual numbers.

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The Boston No Kings rally has drawn a “huge” crowd, according to NBC10 Boston. Watch here:

In New York City, there’s a “massive crowd” in Times Square:

“A sea of protesters filled Times Square, New York City, as hundreds of thousands joined the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s policies. Chanting for democracy and unity, crowds rallied against what organizers call Trump’s “authoritarian overreach.” The massive turnout marks one of the largest anti-Trump protests in years.”

“Protestors flood Times Square for ‘No Kings’ rally in New York City”

Nearly 10,000 reported in Atlanta’s ‘No King’ protest:

A screen capture of that protest in Atlanta from the chopper:

Thousands rallied in Miami according to the Miami Herald:

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