Thousands rally in Portage County against Trump; protesters restrain armed man

Kent Ward 6 Council Member Jeff Clapper and others restrain an armed man who arrived at the No Kings Rally in Kent on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Jay Geldhof

Thousands rally in Portage County against Trump; protesters restrain armed man

Protesters flooded the streets of downtown Kent on Saturday during the nation’s second No Kings rally to oppose the Trump administration.

Most of the rally supporters arrived with homemade signage, some were dressed in anti-Trump themed costumes, while others cruised the streets in decorative themed vehicles. The main rally took place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with participants meeting at the gazebo at 100 Franklin Ave. 

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