The footage MSNBC aired is real and depicted Boston’s Oct. 18 “No Kings” rally. The views of the protest that MSNBC aired were similar to others that aired Oct. 18 by four Boston-area television stations. Cruz’s office did not respond by publication time to an inquiry.

An MSNBC spokesperson said the footage in question was recorded Oct. 18, 2025, the day of the protest in Boston.

MSNBC footage circulating on social media is real and depicts Boston’s Oct. 18 "No Kings" rally. Similar aerial views of the protest aired Oct. 18 on four Boston-area television stations and one in New Hampshire.

Saturday's protests marked the second “No Kings” demonstration and the latest mass movement against the White House this year.

Over 100,000 people gathered at the "No Kings" rally in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, according to protest organizers

Hundreds of “No Kings” protests will be happening throughout Massachusetts on Saturday. The largest protest in the state is planned for the Boston Common where thousands are expected to attend.

Many protestors rallied while dressed in costumes and carrying signs that critiqued President Trump’s policies, namely on immigration and crime. Others held signs that denounced fascism.

New England as part of a nationwide No Kings protest meant as a pushback to President Donald Trump’s actions. Boston is set to be one of the anchor events. During the first iteration of the No King’s protest in June,