Overview

• A Mayday USA rally in Seattle's Cal Anderson Park, part of a five-city tour promoting conservative Christian values, was met with a counter-protest that turned violent.
• Seattle police arrested 23 individuals, including one juvenile, on charges such as assault and obstruction; one officer was injured and treated at a hospital.
• Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned the rally, calling it provocative for being held in a historically LGBTQ+ neighborhood, and accused anarchists of escalating violence within the counter-protest.
• Mayday USA organizers claimed they sought a different venue but were denied and stated their intent was to promote their beliefs, not provoke conflict.
• The city has initiated reviews of the event's permitting process and police response, with a focus on crowd management and arrest procedures.