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Photos show ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump as tens of thousands march in downtown Portland

As part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests against Trump's aggressive use of executive power, tens of thousands of people rallied in Portland on Saturday.

Updated on: Oct 19, 2025 8:29 PM IST
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Anti-I.C.E. protesters clash with federal agents at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Organizers expect millions to participate in cities and towns across the nation for the second "No Kings" protest to denounce the Trump administration. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Anti-I.C.E. protesters clash with federal agents at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Organizers expect millions to participate in cities and towns across the nation for the second "No Kings" protest to denounce the Trump administration. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

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Participants show disapproval at a No Kings protest along Business 83 near Bentsen Tower in McAllen, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP) (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Participants show disapproval at a No Kings protest along Business 83 near Bentsen Tower in McAllen, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP) (AP)

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In addition to protesting President Donald Trump's aggressive use of executive power, demonstrators also came together in support of pro-Palestinian policies, better health care, and immigration rights. (Photo by Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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In addition to protesting President Donald Trump's aggressive use of executive power, demonstrators also came together in support of pro-Palestinian policies, better health care, and immigration rights. (Photo by Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

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Demonstrators march over the Morrison Bridge during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Organizers expect millions to participate in cities and towns across the nation for the second "No Kings" protest to denounce the Trump administration. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Demonstrators march over the Morrison Bridge during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Organizers expect millions to participate in cities and towns across the nation for the second "No Kings" protest to denounce the Trump administration. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

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On Saturday afternoon, tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Many of them were  wearing inflatable costumes. (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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On Saturday afternoon, tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Many of them were  wearing inflatable costumes. (Getty Images via AFP)

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With their witty banners and anti-Trump chants, they then marched through the heart of the city, blocking traffic on the Hawthorne and Morrison bridges. (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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With their witty banners and anti-Trump chants, they then marched through the heart of the city, blocking traffic on the Hawthorne and Morrison bridges. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Protesters on the waterfront included members of the Unpresidented Brass Band, whose clarinetist was arrested by federal agents last Sunday outside the ICE headquarters in South Portland, dressed in similar banana suits. Miles Thompson, 43, the band's director, announced that they would be meeting with the Portland Frog Brigade.  (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Protesters on the waterfront included members of the Unpresidented Brass Band, whose clarinetist was arrested by federal agents last Sunday outside the ICE headquarters in South Portland, dressed in similar banana suits. Miles Thompson, 43, the band's director, announced that they would be meeting with the Portland Frog Brigade.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Demonstrators march over the Hawthorne Bridge during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Demonstrators march over the Hawthorne Bridge during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Puneet Maharaj, Executive Director, National Nurses United, speaking at the No Kings Rally in San Francisco on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Don Feria/AP Content Services for National Nurses United) (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Puneet Maharaj, Executive Director, National Nurses United, speaking at the No Kings Rally in San Francisco on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Don Feria/AP Content Services for National Nurses United) (AP)

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 Anti-I.C.E. protesters in costumes stand hold signs near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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 Anti-I.C.E. protesters in costumes stand hold signs near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Numerous other Oregon cities, including Newport, Grants Pass, and Lake Oswego, also saw protests. (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Numerous other Oregon cities, including Newport, Grants Pass, and Lake Oswego, also saw protests. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Anti-I.C.E. protesters clash with federal agents at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Anti-I.C.E. protesters clash with federal agents at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Anti-I.C.E. protesters dressed in inflatable costumes dance near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Anti-I.C.E. protesters dressed in inflatable costumes dance near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Demonstrators listen to speeches with other protesters during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Demonstrators listen to speeches with other protesters during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Demonstrators march through SE Portland during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Demonstrators march through SE Portland during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Demonstrators march over the Morrison Bridge during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Demonstrators march over the Morrison Bridge during the "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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