The ‘No Kings’ coalition experienced a temporary suspension of their main Instagram account for about 90 minutes on Saturday. At the time, nearly 3,000 events were underway across the country as part of the group’s effort to encourage early voting ahead of the November midterms. Even after the account became public, organizers could not access the backend for approximately four hours. This issue prevented them from posting or communicating with followers.
‘This suspension deprived the movement of a crucial platform right as communities were joyfully and nonviolently mobilizing,’ a representative for ‘No Kings’ communicated to Newsweek.
The coalition described the suspension as ‘unjustified.’ Meta stated that the account was disabled in error due to an automated system-triggered action.
‘When accounts post, share, or comment at very high frequencies, it can lead to automated system triggers,’ Meta spokesperson Andy Stone stated. ‘That occurred with the No Kings IG account during the lead-up to today’s day of action. Unfortunately, this automated action was erroneous. Everything is operational now, and we regret any inconveniences.’
Understanding ‘No Kings’
The ‘No Kings’ movement serves as a nationwide protest against former President Trump. It emerged in 2025 when Trump returned to the White House. Organizers felt his leadership conflicted with the nation’s founding principles. The initial major protest occurred on June 14, 2025, featuring participants with signs and anti-Trump messages. Visuals often included images like crowns with a line across them.
Although the protests primarily focus on Trump, Indivisible, the group behind ‘No Kings,’ emphasizes that true political power should reside with the people, not Washington leaders.
‘October 17 is a celebration, orientation, and activation—all meant to boost early vote participation and build the capacity needed to counter any threats undermining our elections,’ a ‘No Kings’ spokesperson stated.
‘No Kings’ Events Nationwide
While organizers have not finalized a nationwide attendance number, they report nearly 3,000 ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ events across the states. This initiative is a nonpartisan effort that promotes voting plans and early voting for the November 3 midterms. Activities included rallies, marches, and organized trips to polling sites.
In Washington, D.C., demonstrators near the Lincoln Memorial held signs with slogans like “VOTE EARLY” and “HANDS OFF MY VOTE!” The Associated Press noted a few hundred attendees. In Atlanta, City Council member Michael Julian Bond encouraged attendees to use their democratic voting ‘power.’
‘The Constitution grants you one power: the power to vote. Are you going to use it?’ Bond urged. ‘Be a superhero, employ that power. Head to the polls and vote.’
In Dallas, Teresa Cox from the Texas Organizing Project advised voters to research candidates thoroughly and make personal decisions. Early voting in Texas is scheduled to start soon.
Senator Adam Schiff highlighted the importance of voting, expressing solidarity with the ‘No Kings’ message. He urged early voting to ensure voices are heard.
The White House responded to the events, suggesting a name change for the group.
‘The focus on voting shows they should consider changing their name,’ spokeswoman Lauren Bis said. ‘This November, Americans face a decision between President Trump’s policies and those of the extreme Democrats.’
Meta and Trump Relations
The dispute between ‘No Kings’ and Meta takes place in a context where Meta, its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Trump have had increasing interactions. In 2025, Meta settled a lawsuit with Trump for $25 million over his suspension from Facebook and Instagram post-January 6, 2021. Of this, $22 million was for Trump’s future presidential library fund. While Meta did not admit liability, Zuckerberg also donated to Trump’s inaugural fund and attended his inauguration.
Zuckerberg has maintained involvement with Trump’s administration on tech policies, recently participating in technology executive meetings related to AI with the administration.
Guidelines for Early Voting
Early voting has commenced in numerous states, including key battlegrounds such as Georgia and Texas. Georgia is already witnessing a surge in early voting turnout.
Early voters may need to visit designated polling stations or employ mail or absentee ballots, contingent on state regulations. In most states, early voting resembles traditional Election Day voting. Voters check in, receive their ballots, mark them, and submit them accordingly.
Not all states provide early voting options. States like Alabama, Mississippi, and New Hampshire limit early voting to absentee ballots under specific conditions.
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