Fact Check: Did Trump thank 'No Kings' protesters in a social media post?
WASHINGTON, DC: As thousands gathered across the United States for the "No Kings" rallies protesting President Donald Trump and his administration, a screenshot of an apparent social media post of the Republican leader thanking the protesters began circulating, sparking speculation about its authenticity. Let us fact-check the viral claim.
Claim: Donald Trump said thank you to 'No Kings' protesters
The alleged post by Trump on his official Truth Social handle reads, “A HUGE THANK YOU to all the ‘No Kings' protesters yesterday! I was very concerned a king was trying to take my place, but thanks to your tireless efforts, I am STILL YOUR PRESIDENT! Great job all!!!”
The screenshot, which has been shared by multiple social media accounts, has garnered hundreds of thousands of views. While many in the comments appeared to believe the post to be real, a few questioned its authenticity.
Fact Check: Trump made no such post
The screenshot, however, is fake, as no such post exists. A search on Trump’s Truth Social handle for the relevant keywords yielded no results.
A search on an X account that automatically archives the president’s Truth Social updates also yielded no results that match the text in the viral screenshot.
The screenshot previously surfaced during the "No Kings" protest that happened in October last year and has resurfaced now.
A fact check by Grok also debunked the claim, stating, “No, this is not a real tweet from Trump. It's a satirical meme/fake screenshot that's been circulating as a joke (even shared with captions like 'it's not real, but it should be')."
"Trump's actual responses to the March 28 'No Kings' protests were mockery via AI videos on Truth Social (e.g., him as ‘King Trump’ dumping sewage on protesters) and calling the events small/ineffective. No such thankful post exists on X or elsewhere," it added.
'No Kings' protests against Trump across the US
Demonstrators gathered in cities across the country for "No Kings" rallies criticizing Trump and his leadership. Organizers framed the protests as opposition to what they describe as expanding presidential authority, drawing crowds in multiple major urban areas.
The White House pushed back strongly, dismissing the demonstrations as another example of "Trump Derangement."
Supporters of the administration argue the protests reflect ongoing political opposition rather than a broad public consensus, highlighting the continued divide in American politics as debates over executive power and policy direction intensify.
