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Another round of "No Kings" protests is expected to take place this weekend, with gatherings scheduled nationwide and across Washington.
The “No Kings” rally was part of a nationwide movement opposing the policies and alleged authoritarianism of former President Donald Trump. It drew nearly 90,000 people to the streets of Seattle alone.
Over the weekend, on a gray, chilly Saturday afternoon, Seattle showed up by the thousands to partake in the second “No Kings” march. An estimated 90,000 people joined Seattle’s primary protest—starting at Seattle Center and marching into downtown—surpassing June’s protest of the same name by about 20,
SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department estimated the No Kings march stretched more than a mile long Saturday. Organizers with Seattle Indivisible reported preliminary counts of nearly 90,000 people taking part.
"No Kings" protests against Trump's presidency and alleged executive overreach scheduled nationwide, with a significant turnout expected in Seattle.
July 4th is the real “No Kings” day. God bless America! Every day is no kings day, that’s the point of the declaration of independence and the US constitution. We, the people, have to protest in order to maintain those rights for everyone in this country even those who want an autocrat in power.
Mexican flags, which have become a fixture of the Los Angeles protests against immigration raids, also made an appearance at some demonstrations. Are the 'No Kings' protests expected to be violent? On the group's website,
SPD outlines peaceful approach for Seattle's "No Kings" protest, focusing on safety and free speech, with specially trained POET officers to engage attendees.