Tens of Thousands Protest Trump at Third No Kings Rally in Seattle

Protesters decry ICE, Iran war, and the Epstein files at massive demonstration in Washington state

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:33am

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Tens of thousands of people marched through downtown Seattle on Saturday for the third No Kings rally, one of dozens of protests across the Pacific Northwest speaking out against President Donald Trump's policies. The rally featured speeches from Washington's attorney general and other community leaders, with protesters expressing concerns over Trump's use of executive power, immigration enforcement, and military aggression.

Why it matters

The No Kings rallies in Seattle have become a major platform for opposition to the Trump administration, drawing some of the largest political gatherings in the city's history. The latest protest reflects the ongoing and widespread resistance to Trump's agenda, particularly among progressive strongholds like the Pacific Northwest.

The details

The rally, organized by the political action group Indivisible, called for opposition to ICE, the Iran war, and Trump's consolidation of power. Speakers condemned the administration's immigration crackdown and military interventionism, while also celebrating the state's legal battles against Trump. The massive crowd marched from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center, joined by thousands more protesters in cities across Washington.

  • The original No Kings Day protest last June brought about 70,000 people to downtown Seattle.
  • A second rally in October also drew tens of thousands.
  • The latest No Kings rally took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Nick Brown

Washington's attorney general, who has pushed back against the Trump administration through dozens of lawsuits.

Charles Douglas

Master of Ceremonies from the organization Common Power, who urged the crowd to get to know their neighbors and take action beyond just marching.

Aretha Basu

A speaker from Puget Sound Sage, who called for the abolition of ICE.

Michael McPhearson

Executive director of Veterans for Peace, who spoke about his opposition to war.

Sergio Amezcua

A Minneapolis pastor who voted for Trump in the last election but has since become a vocal critic of the president.

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What they’re saying

“This to me looks like history is being made.”

— Nick Brown, Washington Attorney General

“Y'all, I do not fear Donald Trump. Do you fear Donald Trump?”

— Nick Brown, Washington Attorney General

“If DHS and ICE can be created in our lifetime, it can be abolished in our lifetime.”

— Aretha Basu, Puget Sound Sage

“I'm tired of war.”

— Michael McPhearson, Executive Director, Veterans for Peace

“There is no difference between Donald Trump and Maduro or (former Venezuelan President Hugo) Chavez. They're targeting their political opponents in the community, and the neighbors are suffering the consequences.”

— Sergio Amezcua, Minneapolis Pastor

What’s next

The organizers of the No Kings rally have vowed to continue their protests and activism against the Trump administration's policies, with plans for additional demonstrations in the coming months.

The takeaway

The massive turnout and passionate opposition to Trump at the No Kings rally in Seattle underscores the deep divisions in the country and the determination of many Americans to resist the president's agenda, particularly on issues like immigration, foreign policy, and the consolidation of executive power.