Protests20 October, 20253 min read
Trump Mocks Protesters by Posting Video Dumping Brown Sludge on ‘No Kings’ Marchers
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video mocking ‘No Kings’ protesters. The video shows Trump dumping brown sludge on demonstrators opposing his leadership.
20 outlets told this the same way.
Outlets did split on France Suspends Police Stun Grenades at High School Protests After 15-Year-Old Loses Hand →
Coverage of Nationwide Protests
Multiple outlets describe the nationwide “No Kings” protests as large and peaceful. TradingView reports nearly seven million people participated in peaceful “No Kings” protests across major cities, opposing expanding executive powers and deployment of federal forces. The report adds that Donald Trump dismissed the protests as unrepresentative and accused participants of far-left affiliations.
“The ‘No Kings’ protests, organized by groups including the ACLU, took place across all 50 states with over 7 million participants in more than 2,500 rallies...”
Türkiye Today states the marches occurred across all 50 states with over 7 million participants in more than 2,500 rallies. It also reports that Trump called the protests a joke and alleged they were funded by billionaire George Soros.
The Times of India’s world desk highlights Trump dismissing the nationwide “No Kings” protests as funded by radical left groups. This indicates consistent coverage of Trump’s messaging even as outlets emphasize different facets of the events.
Claims About Trump's Protest Response
There is a specific claim that Trump mocked protesters by posting a video showing brown sludge being dumped on “No Kings” marchers. None of the provided sources report any such video; they only document his verbal dismissal and funding allegations. Türkiye Today reports he dismissed the protests as a “joke” and alleged Soros-backed funding.
TradingView says he dismissed the protests as unrepresentative and tied them to far-left affiliations. The Times of India summarizes that he dismissed the protests as funded by radical left groups.
ABC News’ wide-ranging roundup, which includes numerous U.S. political and cultural items, contains no mention of a Trump video targeting the protests. Based on these sources alone, the claim about the video cannot be verified here.
Different Views on Protests
Accounts differ on the purpose of the protests compared to how Trump portrayed them. Türkiye Today states the marches were organized by groups including the ACLU and focused on threats to democracy, human rights, freedom of expression, and the environment. TradingView describes the protests as opposition to expanding executive powers and the deployment of federal forces.
“The ‘No Kings’ protests, organized by groups including the ACLU, took place across all 50 states with over 7 million participants in more than 2,500 rallies, focusing on concerns about threats to democracy, human rights, freedom of expression, and the environment.”
In contrast, Trump’s portrayal, as reported by Türkiye Today and summarized in The Times of India, labels the demonstrators as Soros-backed radical left and small and ineffective. This characterization conflicts with reports of over 7 million participants across all 50 states.
Recent Global News Highlights
The same news cycle featured dramatic global developments that some outlets emphasized alongside or instead of the protests. TradingView notes a daring daylight heist at the Louvre where four thieves stole eight priceless historic jewels. The report also highlights Bolivia’s shift with the election of Rodrigo Paz, ending the country’s long-standing leftist rule.
The Times of India similarly flags a Louvre Museum heist involving stolen crown jewels and Bolivia’s new centrist president. Baller Alert characterizes the Louvre incident as a bold and historic robbery that caused significant disruption. ABC News’ roundup mentions a separate art-world story of a Picasso painting worth $650,000 going missing en route to a Spanish museum.
Coverage of Kada Scott Case
Several Western mainstream and local outlets focused on a separate, urgent U.S. story—the disappearance and presumed killing of Kada Scott—highlighting how editorial priorities can differ from protest coverage. The Associated Press reported that human remains believed to be those of 23-year-old Kada Scott were found in a shallow grave behind an abandoned school, with suspect Keon King charged. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed the identity of the remains, according to the Associated Press.
“Philadelphia police found human remains believed to be those of 23-year-old Kada Scott... The remains were discovered in a shallow grave behind an abandoned school... Authorities have not yet officially confirmed the identity pending medical examination.”
NBC News added that investigators have resumed searching the abandoned school, and that King faces multiple charges and is held on $2.5 million bail. 6abc Philadelphia reported that the remains were confirmed by DNA matches. The New York Post noted that the district attorney acknowledged a prior case was mishandled, indicating a justice-system debate drawing significant attention in mainstream and local coverage.
