The “No Kings” coalition experienced a disruption on Saturday when its main Instagram account was suspended for approximately 90 minutes. This occurred as around 3,000 events unfolded nationwide, part of the group’s early-voting initiative before the November midterms. Even after the account was restored to public view, organizers struggled to access the backend for nearly four hours, limiting their ability to post and communicate with supporters.
“This suspension deprived the movement of a crucial platform right as communities were joyfully and nonviolently mobilizing,” a representative for “No Kings” informed Newsweek via email. “We cannot post or communicate with our network, meaning Meta is still actively depriving us of our platform at a critical time.”
The coalition labeled the account suspension as “unjustified.” Meta attributed the situation to an error caused by an automated system response. “When accounts post, share, or comment at very high frequencies, it can trigger automated systems,” explained Meta spokesperson Andy Stone. “That’s what happened with the No Kings IG account in the lead up to today’s day of action. Unfortunately, that automated action was clearly taken in error. Everything is now working as it should and we sincerely apologize.”
About ‘No Kings’
The “No Kings” movement, a national anti-Trump protest and organizing group, emerged in 2025. It formed when organizers believed the president’s actions conflicted with America’s founding principles. The movement’s first significant protest occurred on June 14, 2025, synchronizing with a military parade marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. Protestors carried signs critiquing the Trump administration policies, including mass deportations, and displayed artwork of crowns crossed out.
The group, led by Indivisible, emphasizes that political control should belong to the people, not leaders in Washington, D.C.
October 17 is a celebration, an orientation, and an activation—all designed to drive mass early vote participation and build the nationwide capacity we’ll need to ensure the countless efforts to undermine our elections are met with the overwhelming nonviolent people power needed to defeat them,stated a “No Kings” spokesperson recently.
‘No Kings’ Events Nationwide
Organizers reported nearly 3,000 “No Kings: Vote Early” events across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. These events are described as nonpartisan voter participation drives, urging eligible voters to plan and cast their ballots early ahead of the November 3 midterms. Activities included rallies, marches, informational drives, and organized trips to polling locations.
In Washington, D.C., demonstrators gathered near the Lincoln Memorial. Signs read “VOTE EARLY” and “HANDS OFF MY VOTE!” In Atlanta, City Council member Michael Julian Bond encouraged attendees to utilize their democratic “power” to vote. “The Constitution gives you one power, right? That is the power to vote. Are you gonna use that power?” Bond said. He encouraged them to act like superheroes by voting.
In Dallas, Teresa Cox from the Texas Organizing Project advised participants to research candidates and issues and make informed decisions as Texas prepared for early voting on Monday. “Voting is one of the most important ways we participate in our democracy,” Cox stated. “Your vote belongs to you.” Senator Adam Schiff of California expressed solidarity on X, saying, “we join together to say No Kings. Not now, not ever. With an election less than three weeks away, we reaffirm the vision of our founders that we do not need to be ruled by a despot. VOTE EARLY and make sure your voice is heard.”
The White House previously responded, with spokeswoman Lauren Bis suggesting a name change for the group due to their focus on voting. “The fact that the ‘No Kings’ organizers are talking about voting in the upcoming election proves they should change their name,” said Bis. “This November, Americans face a clear choice between President Trump’s and Republicans’ policies or the extreme Democrats’ radical socialist, open-border policies.”
Meta’s Relations with Trump
The issue arises amidst Meta’s ongoing interactions with Trump and his administration. In 2025, Meta settled a lawsuit over suspending Trump’s accounts by agreeing to pay $25 million, with $22 million set aside for Trump’s future presidential library. The company admitted no wrongdoing. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has had multiple connections with Trump, including donations and attending his inauguration. Recently, Zuckerberg engaged with Trump’s administration on tech policies and contributed to an AI industry initiative unveiled by the White House.
Early Voting in Midterm Elections
Early voting has commenced in numerous states, including key battlegrounds like Georgia and Texas. Georgia has already seen a surge in early voting turnout. Voters can visit designated polling sites at county election offices or temporary voting centers. Others may vote by mail or absentee ballot, based on state regulations.
Early voting closely mirrors the process on Election Day, involving check-in, ballot marking, and submission. Some states, such as Alabama, Mississippi, and New Hampshire, primarily offer absentee ballots under specific conditions.