On Oct. 18, 2025 a second round of anti-Trump demonstrations under the banner “No Kings” occurred throughout the U.S., with several million participants in total. Whether they are pampered hippies long past their sell-by date trying to relive their youth or intrepid defenders of democracy, No Kings is an interesting phenomenon that warrants a closer look.

First, who are these people? While I can’t find any actual demographic surveys, viewing multiple photos from a variety of locations, it is apparent that No Kings is a thing of white people, even overwhelmingly so. Similarly, the typical age seems to begin in middle-age and extend to geriatrics. According to Axios News, the typical D.C. attendee was an educated white woman in her 40s. Not surprisingly, approximately 73% of all wealth in the U.S. is currently owned by Americans over the age of 55, with whites holding a disproportionate amount, perhaps 85%. I posit that the demographics of the No Kings attendees reflects listeners of National Public Radio: approx. 85% white, 56% female, 75% over the age of 35 and 41% over 55. 70% of NPR listeners have at least a bachelor's degree and their median household income is $115,000. They are “more likely to spend money on travel, books, fitness, and they own financial securities, signaling that they have disposable income,” according to NPR-affiliated Market Engenuity.

Second, what do they actually want? The short answer is they want whatever Trump doesn’t and oppose everything he does. Ostensibly they object to a monarchical form of government, but “No Kings,” while attractive to some as a slogan, is never really defined.

It’s possible No Kings protesters might........

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