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'No Kings' rally in Olympia draws thousands to state Capitol
Thousands of people gathered on the grounds of the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, part of a nationwide day of defiance against President Donald Trump.
Around the country, similar demonstrations unfolded throughout the day and had been planned in more than 2,000 locations nationwide. The protests coincided with Trump’s birthday and a large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C.
In Olympia, crowds remained peaceful, and the Department of Enterprise Services, which manages the Capitol grounds, said attendance peaked at around 5,000 people.
“When we say no kings, we are rejecting systems that hold power and erase our existence,” said Natalie Coblentz, a speaker at the rally, adding that the gathering was meant to demonstrate protesters’ refusal to be ruled by kings, tyrants, or systemic oppression.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/06/14/no-kings-rally-in-olympia-draws-thousands-to-state-capitol/