No Kings protest draws more than 2,000 to Edmonds Civic Field

Over 2,000 attendees gathered at Edmonds’ Civic Field to protest against perceived threats to democracy posed by the Trump administration. Organized by Indivisible Edmonds, the event featured keynote speaker Rick Steves and remarks from various local leaders, including State Sen. Marko Liias. Liias criticized the administration's strategies of distraction and division, drawing historical parallels to past protests. Participants voiced their frustrations over recent immigration raids and military expenditures related to a presidential birthday celebration.

Edmonds United Methodist Church Pastor Jeremy Smith emphasized justice as a public expression of love. Other speakers highlighted issues such as unconstitutional deportation activities and the impacts of funding cuts in health care. The protest underscored a collective commitment to democratic values and action against divisive politics. Attendees aimed to channel their anger into sustained political engagement.