Portland, No Kings Rally
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'No Kings' rallies end peacefully in Portland with resounding message: 'We cannot be silent'
Tens of thousands across Oregon and Washington — and nationwide — peacefully marched in the "No Kings" demonstrations; Portland police said no arrests were made.
The protests on Saturday were attended by 7 million people, with thousands of costumes being spotted in the crowds
PPB said it has worked alongside agencies like the Oregon State Police, ODOT and TriMet to maintain safety at protests.
“No Kings” rallies unfolded across the United States on Saturday and reporters and photographers from the parent company of The Oregonian/OregonLive documented dozens of them, from Portland to Boston. The largest of Portland rallies gathered at Tom McCall Waterfront Park and drew 40,000 people, police said.
At least 40,000 to 50,000 Portlanders took to downtown streets yesterday, Saturday, October 18, to march, wave signs, and raise their voices against the increasingly authoritarian policies of President Trump—though some estimated the crowd size to be much larger.
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No Kings Day Roar: Rep. Pingree Rallies Portland Against Trump
Representative Chellie Pingree addressed the “No Kings Day” crowd in Portland, Maine, speaking about democracy, healthcare, and government accountability. She criticized congressional inaction during the ongoing shutdown and expressed concern over proposed cuts to Medicaid,
Separately, federal agents repeatedly deployed tear gas and pepper spray on protesters at the ICE complex in Portland.
Following a peaceful "No Kings" rally and march through Portland, protests at the ICE facility continued as part of the nightly gatherings at the building.