Trump, No Kings and Washington
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A second round of "No Kings" demonstrations are planned for Saturday, Oct. 18. Here's where events are scheduled in Washington state.
Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.
Protesters flooded into streets chanting, marching and waving homemade signs. Organizers said nearly 7 million people showed up for the demonstrations across the country.
The rally at the Rhode Island State House was one of 11 in the state on Oct. 18, mirroring thousands of similar demonstrations nationwide.
WASHINGTON — Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in communities across the U.S. for “No Kings” demonstrations that the president's Republican Party disparaged as “Hate America” rallies.
With chants, costumes and colorful signs, Washingtonians raised their voices against Trump's hard-line policies on immigration, the federal budget and more.
JACKSON TWP. − What began as a peaceful No Kings protest and dance party along Fulton Drive NW nearly ended in tragedy after one participant was injured by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday afternoon.