Salem No Kings rally draws thousands to oppose Trump

Protesters march through downtown Salem as part of the No Kings rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Similar protests were underway all over Oregon and the country. National Republican leaders considered them demonstrations of hate of the U.S. (LAURA TESLER/For Salem Reporter)

Thousands showed up with signs, flags and animal costumes as a No Kings rally got underway midday on Saturday, Oct. 18, in Salem.

The gathering appeared to be larger than the first No Kings rally, held at the same location on June 14, 2025.

Organizers estimated that by shortly after the announced start time of noon, some 6,000 people had joined in.

The Salem Police Department not long after announced it was closing Northeast Summer…

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