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Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Christian prayer rally attacked by mob of woke trans activists
Dozens were arrested after violence broke out between woke protesters and police at a religious rally in Seattle. Christian activists from On Fire Ministries hosted their 'Mayday USA' rally at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday. The event was described as 'standing together for Biblical truth and values' as part of the '#DontMessWithOurKids' movement, according to the organization's Facebook. Counter protesters showed up under the theme of 'Keep Your Bibles Off Our Bodies,' according to Fox 13. They brought signs that read 'Republican Lies Kill Trans People' and 'Protect Trans Youth'. Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers arrested 23 people throughout the day as clashes between the groups grew violent. 'Police working to keep two different groups apart, witnessed multiple people inside one group throw items at the opposing group around 1.30pm Saturday,' SPD said. 'Officers immediately moved to arrest the people responsible, and while taking the individuals into custody, were assaulted by more protesters, resulting in even more arrests. In total, officers arrested 11 during the initial scuffle.' The department said on X: 'Orders are being given to protesters to back away from officers and to stop throwing items at officers.' SPD said throughout the afternoon, 12 additional arrests were made for assault and obstruction. 'Individuals in the crowd have begun throwing water bottles at officers,' police said. 'Protesters have now knocked over fencing. Additional officers will be responding to the area to assist in maintaining a safe environment.' By 5.30pm, troopers with the Washington State Patrol arrived at the scene to help SPD. 'One officer was treated and released from the hospital for an injury sustained during the protests,' said the department said. Images from the park showed police tackled protesters to the ground and handcuffed them. Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned Mayday USA's rally and claimed violence only broke out because 'anarchists infiltrated' the event. 'Today's far-right rally was held here for this very reason - to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city's values, in the heart of Seattle's most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood,' Harrell said. Injured: Troopers with the Washington State Patrol were brought in to help, and at least one Seattle police officer was treated for injuries 'Anarchists infiltrated the counter-protestors group and inspired violence, prompting SPD to make arrests and ask organizers to shut down the event early, which they did.' Folake Kellogg, 58, a spokesperson for the Mayday USA event, told The Seattle Times that the group was not trying to provoke anyone. 'They say we don't like people. We're not the ones throwing things. We're here to love Jesus,' Kellogg said, According to Kellogg, Cal Anderson Park was not their first choice for venue, and they wanted to hold the event at Victor Steinbrueck Park by Pike Place Market, but the city said no.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Outrage as Christian prayer rally attacked by mob of woke trans activists in violent clash that lasted HOURS
Dozens were arrested after violence broke out between woke protesters and police at a religious rally in Seattle. Christian activists from On Fire Ministries hosted their 'Mayday USA' rally at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday. The event was described as 'standing together for Biblical truth and values' as part of the '#DontMessWithOurKids' movement, according to the organization's Facebook. Counterprotesters showed up under the theme of 'Keep Your Bibles Off Our Bodies,' according to Fox 13. They brought signs that read 'Republican Lies Kill Trans People' and 'Protect Trans Youth.' Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers arrested 23 people throughout the day as clashes between the groups grew violent. 'Police working to keep two different groups apart, witnessed multiple people inside one group throw items at the opposing group around 1:30 p.m. Saturday,' SPD said. 'Officers immediately moved to arrest the people responsible, and while taking the individuals into custody, were assaulted by more protesters, resulting in even more arrests. In total, officers arrested 11 during the initial scuffle.' The department said on X, 'Orders are being given to protesters to back away from officers and to stop throwing items at officers.' SPD said throughout the afternoon, 12 additional arrests were made for assault and obstruction. 'Individuals in the crowd have begun throwing water bottles at officers,' police said. 'Protesters have now knocked over fencing. Additional officers will be responding to the area to assist in maintaining a safe environment.' By 5:30 p.m., troopers with the Washington State Patrol arrived at the scene to help SPD. 'One officer was treated and released from the hospital for an injury sustained during the protests,' said the department said. Images from the park showed police tackled protesters to the ground and handcuffed them. Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned Mayday USA's rally and claimed violence only broke out because 'anarchists infiltrated' the event. 'Today's far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city's values, in the heart of Seattle's most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood,' Harrell said. 'Anarchists infiltrated the counter-protestors group and inspired violence, prompting SPD to make arrests and ask organizers to shut down the event early, which they did.' Folake Kellogg, 58, a spokesperson for the Mayday USA event, told The Seattle Times that their group was not trying to provoke anyone. 'They say we don't like people. We're not the ones throwing things. We're here to love Jesus,' Kellogg said, According to Kellogg, Cal Anderson Park was not their first choice for venue, and they wanted to hold the event at Victor Steinbrueck Park by Pike Place Market, but the city said no.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Seattle police make arrests at counterprotest to 'Mayday USA' event in Capitol Hill
The Brief Counterprotesters gathered on Capitol Hill on Saturday against a Mayday USA event. Initial altercations with police led to several arrests. Community groups stayed at Cal Anderson Park to demonstrate against what they describe as an anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ+ and far-right organization coming to town on Saturday. SEATTLE - A counterprotest to "Mayday USA" kicked off at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Altercations between police, event organizers, attendees and counterprotesters has led to several arrests. Big picture view Community organizations and activists are taking to the park to counter Mayday USA's event, which they call a "well-funded anti-trans, anti-queer event that is led by far-right Christian activists." Seattle police have made several arrests at the Mayday USA event as of Saturday afternoon. Counterprotestors are showing up under the theme of "Keep Your Bibles Off Our Bodies." Local perspective One of the prominent supporters of Mayday USA is former Spokane Valley state representative Matt Shea, of the "On Fire Ministries," according to the Radical Women Seattle. Mayday USA organizers have set up a tour of five cities in the country, with Saturday's event being held in what is considered the heart of the LGBTQ+ community in Seattle on Capitol Hill. Organizers of the counterprotest say they will bring signs and banners to the picket line to demonstrate the following action items listed in a press release ahead of the Mayday USA event: Stop the War on Trans & Queer Folk Empower Youth to Speak, Define & Defend Themselves Defend Bodily Autonomy & Abortion Rights Stand Against the Racist Christian Identity Movement Defeat Trump, Musk, & Project 2025 What they're saying "We are encouraging everyone to come out and show their solidarity," said Freedom Socialist Party leader Doreen McGrath, whose organization is endorsing the picket. "Attacks of this kind need to be met with protest every time." Other endorsers include Organized Workers for Labor Solidarity, Puget Sound Mobilization for Reproductive Justice, and Radical Women. The Source Information for this story came from the Radical Women Seattle organization. Luxury Seattle hotel sues 'nuisance' building next door Firefighters in western WA train for possibility of 'above average' wildfire season Shawn Kemp lawyers claim bias in Tacoma Mall shooting case as trial nears Federal judge blocks Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education 'Where is Teekah?': Mother speaks out after Tacoma, WA cold case Activist marks 2 weeks in tree to protest logging near Port Angeles Driver arrested after deadly crash in Kent, WA To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
