Forbes reports social media activists on TikTok claimed credit for the modest crowd size. Users in the U.S., Canada, Scotland and Australia claimed they reserved tickets with no plans to attend. One video showing people how to reserve tickets for the parade, which were free, received more than a million views.

The military parade drew fewer spectators than anticipated, and some observers pointed out that the performance conveyed a humiliating message

Donald Trump's $45 million military parade in Washington, D.C. was a 'tremendous success,' the president said, despite the rain and dismal attendance - which he blamed on weather forecasters giving a

Trump’s team claims 250,000 supporters watched his military parade. ‘No Kings’ protests drew at least 4 million, experts say - ‘No Kings’ protests were estimated to have drawn more than one percent of U.

A massive military parade to celebrate ... with a lot of families in attendance. Most people are holding American flags, and many signs denounce “King Trump.” Some people are tethering ...

Watch as hundreds of protesters gather in Roosevelt Park in Ames to protest President Donald Trump on June 14, 2025 for 'No Kings Day.'

Fox & Friends gush over ‘fantastic’ producer of Trump’s military parade — who once worked on their show - The Fox & Friends crew also attempted to draw a contrast between the massive ‘No Kings’ protests and the president’s sparsely attended parade,