'No Kings' protests largely comprised of people from one demographic: experts

Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert said that the "No Kings" protests are a snapshot of an era when emotional catharsis and civic activism have begun to blur.

"What we're seeing is a kind of group therapy playing out in the streets," he told Fox News Digital.

According to researchers at American University who track protest movements, and whose findings were first reported by Axios, the typical D.C. attendee was an educated White woman in her 40s who learned about the demonstration through friends or social media.

Alpert sees that hunger for connection as central to the "No Kings" phenomenon.

That fleeting catharsis, Alpert added, can also mask something darker. 

"A lot of times people are unhappy in their own lives," he said. "They may have anxiety or anger, and they project that onto others. That's partly what we're seeing play out at these rallies."

During "No Kings" protests across the nation last Saturday, individuals sporting inflatable T. rex, elephants and other brightly colored costumes flooded the streets. Supporters say the inflatable costumes draw attention without violence. The tactic started in Portland, Oregon, during protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.