Hundreds Rally in Silverton for 'No Kings' Protest

Hundreds gather in front of the closed Rite Aide on McClaine St. to protest Trumps policies.

SILVERTON, Ore. — Hundreds of residents and supporters from surrounding areas converged on downtown Silverton Saturday for a "No Kings" protest, joining a nationwide wave of demonstrations denouncing President Donald Trump's administration as authoritarian.

The rally, held in front of the shuttered Rite Aid store, drew hundreds of participants — a significant turnout for the town of about 10,000.

The event echoed the national "No Kings 2.0" movement, which saw millions participate in over 2,700 protests across all 50 states, protesting issues including mass deportations, federal troop deployments to Democratic-led cities like Portland and Chicago, cuts to social programs and a protracted government shutdown. In Oregon alone, more than 60 events unfolded, from massive marches closing bridges in Portland to smaller gatherings in rural spots like Burns.

Protester stands on a truck holding an American flag wearing a Charlie Kirk 'Freedom" T-shirt.

Saturday's rally built on the momentum of the movement's June 14 debut, which drew 4-6 million nationwide and coincided with Trump's 79th birthday and a military parade in Washington. Organizers framed October 18 as a "love America" day. The event underscored how even small-town Oregon is amplifying the national chorus, with turnout here rivaling larger urban protests in scale relative to population.

Silverton PD makes a U turn on C street after pulling over a pair of motorcycles (See Video) while monitoring the crowd who remained peaceful.

The Silverton rally stayed peaceful, with local police overseeing the crowd and traffic, reporting no major incidents or arrests. Officers briefly stopped two motorcyclists who revved their engines while passing the protest (see video). The motorcyclists said they received only a warning, with no tickets issued.