Protester at “No Kings” Rally Calls for Trump’s Death, Sparks Outrage

URGENT UPDATE: A protester at the “No Kings for Peaceful Action” rally in Portland, Maine, has ignited controversy by declaring she “absolutely” wishes President Donald Trump were dead. The shocking statement was made during a global series of protests aimed at rejecting authoritarianism and opposing Trump’s policies on October 18, 2025.

The unidentified protester expressed her extreme sentiments to reporter Jon Fetherston from The Maine Wire, stating that reading Trump’s obituary would be the best birthday present. “I hope that I see the obituary that we’re all waiting for tomorrow,” she stated emphatically. When pressed for clarity, she confirmed, “Yes, absolutely,” affirming her wish for the President’s demise.

Fetherston later took to social media platform X, denouncing the remarks as “unacceptable” and “chilling.” He recounted, “I thought I misheard her. I didn’t. She openly said she wanted to wake up today and read the President’s obituary.” He further noted the unsettling atmosphere at the rally, where the protester’s mother stood nearby, smiling and holding a sign, seemingly unfazed by her daughter’s words. “There was a time in this country when talk like that had real consequences. Now it’s cheered on. Chilling. Unacceptable. Time to bring accountability back,” Fetherston added.

The “No Kings” movement, established in June 2025, claims to promote “national resistance to tyranny” and defends democracy against what they describe as Trump’s oppressive policies. Participants voiced various threats against members of the Trump administration, with one protester in Seattle, Washington, allegedly stating a desire to kill White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. Additionally, another protester in Chicago, Illinois, made a violent gesture towards counter-protesters.

The protests are part of a broader outcry against what the organization describes as Trump’s tyranny, including accusations of targeting immigrant families and undermining electoral integrity. As tensions escalate, the implications of such statements and sentiments are drawing significant attention nationwide.

As the situation unfolds, observers are left questioning the limits of political discourse and the implications of such extreme expressions of discontent. With protests continuing across the country, the conversation surrounding accountability and the consequences of political rhetoric is more urgent than ever.

Stay tuned as more developments arise from this contentious protest and its aftermath.