Not to be a pill, but any time "the opposition" has a demonstration in D.C. or anywhere, the "other side" quibbles about the number of people attending.
Fact is, the MSM lies about everything. As soon as that's understood, everything else falls in place.
Yeah, I know, somebody has to keep the MSM "honest". But that just isn't possible any more. They chase the dollar, engage in titillation, and otherwise present a story that's designed to suck you in.
Journalism is dead.
Those people, as misguided as they are, are practicing their 1st Amendment rights. I respect that, even when I completely reject their argument.