A video containing different clips went viral on social media claiming it to be protests against Donald Trump after the release of the Epstein Files. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “Epstein Files Spark Massive Protest: Crowd Gathers at Trump Tower After Epstein Documents Go Public”.
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However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was misleading. The clips are old and unrelated to the Epstein Files. Here’s the fact check.
Fact Check
We started our investigation by taking screenshots from the viral video and conducting a reverse image search.
First Clip
A reverse image search of the screenshots from the first clip led us to an Instagram handle where the clip was uploaded on October 20, 2025.
According to the caption, the video shows the “No Kings Protest” in Chicago in October 2025.
Moving forward we found a photo similar to the screenshots from the viral clip on the stock image website “Getty Images“. According to the description, it shows the “No Kings Protest” in Chicago on October 18, 2025.
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This makes it clear that the clip is old.
Second Clip
The second clip shows an aerial view of a massive crowd on the road.
A reverse image search of the screenshots from the second clip led us to an Instagram handle where the clip was uploaded on January 10, 2026.
The caption of the video read, “Protesters took to the streets of Los Angeles and Chicago to march against the deployment of National Guard troops, with the event being part of the larger “No Kings” movement that saw demonstrations across the US.”
This predates the release of the Epstein Files.
We found a similar video to the viral clip on an Instagram handle on October 19, 2025.
The caption of the post read, “No Kings protest heading north on Michigan Avenue”
Other reports can be seen here and here.
This makes it clear that the clip is old and unrelated to the release of the Epstein Files.
Third Clip
A reverse image search of the third clip led us to a Facebook page where the viral clip was uploaded on January 18, 2026.
The caption read, “Protesters were seen showing the middle finger toward the name of Donald Trump, using the gesture as a sign of anger and political dissent. The act reflected strong opposition sentiments, with demonstrators expressing frustration over Trump’s policies and leadership, fueling heated debate and reactions both on the streets and online.”
This predates the release of the Epstein Files.
We found another similar video uploaded on January 16, 2026.
This makes it clear that the clip is unrelated to the release of the Epstein Files.
Fourth Clip
The fourth clip features a collage of protests from various locations. The clip mentions that it shows protests in Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, New York City, San Diego and Boston.
A reverse image search of this clip led us to a YouTube channel where the clip was uploaded on October 19, 2025.
According to the description, it shows the No Kings Protest in October 2025.
another similar video can be seen here.
This makes it clear that the videos are old.
Conclusion
From our investigation, we can say that the claim is misleading. The clips in the viral video do not show protests against Donald Trump after the release of the Epstein Files. The clips are old.
Title:Old Clips Going Viral As The Protests Against Donald Trump After The Release Of The Epstein Files.
Fact Check By: Debanjana baishyaResult: Misleading
