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People protest Trump on 'No Kings' day at Oregon State Capitol in Salem: Live updates
Demonstrators were set to gather at the Oregon State Capitol June 14 as part of nationwide "No Kings" protests countering President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C.
About 2,000 protests were planned across the country, including 20 around Oregon.
The protests come as Trump sent the National Guard and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles amid protests and immigration raids earlier this week.
Thousands have gathered at the Oregon State Capitol to protest the Trump administration in February, March, April and May.
Follow along for live updates, photos and videos from the protest at the Oregon State Capitol.
The "No Kings" theme was coordinated by The 50501 Movement — 50 states, 50 protests, one day. Locally, Rise and Resist - Salem Activists and Indivisible Region of Salem have led many of the protests.
The "No Kings" group is using the slogan "In America, we don't do kings" and has said on its website the Trump administration "defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services."
An event post for Salem's protest described the event as a rally and resource fair. It is scheduled to last from noon to 3 p.m.
A Facebook post from Salem Region Indivisible said the protest will include speakers, including state Rep. Tom Andersen, D-Salem, and a parade.
"We, the People, will peacefully assemble for an afternoon of free speech, fellowship and conversation, song and education in support of: our Constitutional Rights, the rule of law, rejection of autocracy and dictatorship," the event post said.
The military parade in Washington, D.C., will celebrate the United States Army's 250th anniversary.
"We are honoring the 250th anniversary of the greatest fighting force in history, the United States Army," Trump said in a video posted to Truth Social. "This parade salutes our soldiers' remarkable strength and unbeatable spirit."
While the event happens to coincide with Trump's 79th birthday, no mention of the president's birthday has come up in statements about the event.
Army officials said the parade has long been planned to celebrate the Army's milestone anniversary. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of D.C.
Trump warned that any protests interrupting the military parade would be "met with very big force."
No protests were planned for D.C., with the "No Kings" website saying the goal was to make action "everywhere else" the focus of the day to draw a contrast.
Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement ahead of the protests planned statewide she supported Oregonians' rights to peacefully protest, but said violence and property destruction "will not be tolerated."
Oregon State Police Superintendent Casey Codding said the agency will work with its partners across the to "protect your rights and safety throughout the weekend."
Other recent protests in Salem include a march and rally for International Workers Day, a rally against potential cuts to Medicaid, and a protest organized by Rise & Resist - Salem calling for "hands off education."
Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@ or on X at @isabeldfunk
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