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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.
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.
PPB said it has worked alongside agencies like the Oregon State Police, ODOT and TriMet to maintain safety at protests.
Inflatable frog and other animal costumes are expected to be spotted at protests across the country on Saturday.
Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday, Oct. 18, in a second round of “No Kings” protests.
How Portland’s ‘Antifa frog’ became a No Kings protest mascot - The protests on Saturday were attended by 7 million people, with thousands of costumes being spotted in the crowds
Separately, federal agents repeatedly deployed tear gas and pepper spray on protesters at the ICE complex in Portland.
Portland police and local businesses are preparing for multiple marches and a "No Kings" rally downtown on Saturday.