Thousands of supporters attend pro-police rally in Seattle
Aug 9, 2020, 8:22 AM | Updated: 8:38 pm
(KTTH/Jason Rantz)
The day before the Seattle City Council is expected to vote to defund the city’s police department, people rallied in front of City Hall on Sunday to show support for officers.
A small group of counter protesters arrived across the street. Police kept the two groups separated.
We need more cowbell. pic.twitter.com/0IUfUMN5uj
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Pro-Police side starting to leave. Angry anti-cop activists remain. Few dozen chanting cops will lose their jobs. pic.twitter.com/aZq8yNx7zr
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
The woman with the umbrella and blue/black mask is just agitating. She supposedly hit the woman with the purple mask. pic.twitter.com/s0HCJBqGyP
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Some tense moments. pic.twitter.com/PZbnArT9dI
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
They’re just shouting invective at cops like crazy people. pic.twitter.com/3gZXKpXDRt
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Agitator says if she sees me later she’ll spray paint my phone. 🤷🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/umKqcWuFRN
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Not that I’m hiding but I was spotted. pic.twitter.com/NPMGCtEuxQ
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
After a heated moment, two black women tell a pro-Police black man that he’s not really black. pic.twitter.com/y7VpDYnuLX
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Progressional activists starting to lose it. pic.twitter.com/9RWK1UBAxV
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Agitators tried to block an officer with an umbrella. She’s not having it. pic.twitter.com/qI2YHK7UkG
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
A woman in a MAGA hat pushes back against the Antifa goons. pic.twitter.com/nFXInWQlAi
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
This pro-police side is getting LARGER. The Antifa side remains small. pic.twitter.com/x1dsWHnWOW
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Pro-police side chanting “you killed Lorenzo” to Antifa goons. Lorenzo Anderson was murdered at CHOP in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/08KhIXtg51
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Proud Boys are marching, and taking the Antifa goons and agitators with them. pic.twitter.com/NPvCrkjpVk
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
This is the silent majority. They’re silent no more. pic.twitter.com/15DwhGoiC4
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Chanting “SPD” at Seattle City Hall. Huge turnout. People keep coming. pic.twitter.com/a55htOl6FA
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Hey @SeattleCouncil: this is the silent majority. They showed up to #defendpolice. pic.twitter.com/b5ErJPqSxs
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Small crowd across the street are the Seattle Antifa goons and agitators. pic.twitter.com/a5xDWnFZD5
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Seattle Police Officer’s Guild President @realmikesolan is addressing this huge pro-cop crowd. pic.twitter.com/R6kvBSY85F
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Police union president is addressing the crowd. pic.twitter.com/zZXlWKGf2b
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Demonstrations on 4th Ave from James St to Cherry St. The NB left lane is blocked. Use caution while driving through the area. pic.twitter.com/VZnaZQP0D6
— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) August 9, 2020
About a thousand pro police rally goers face off against about 50(?) antifa lunatics. pic.twitter.com/set9sf5es7
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
The Seattle Antifa goons and agitators are now harassing cops. It’s getting tense. pic.twitter.com/z8AQlTC2IM
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
A woman and reporter are assaulted by Seattle Antifa goons and agitators. She put out the flag that was on fire. pic.twitter.com/rzvT4ETwwg
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Seattle Antifa goons and agitators burn and stomp on an American flag. pic.twitter.com/OBIGsYUs4C
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Great crowd! pic.twitter.com/6JqXvHsHFp
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Antifa goons and agitators in Seattle get triggered by the American flag. pic.twitter.com/pQnefEPITy
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
Way more pro police folks here than fringe anti-cop activists. pic.twitter.com/le3VwIR41b
— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 9, 2020
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Attendees were asked to wear blue to the noon rally on Fourth Ave.
At least 150,000 people have signed a petition to stop the defund effort, according to StopDefunding.com.