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Seattle police reported that 11 individuals were arrested during the initial assault. Over the course of the day, 12 more arrests were made for assault and obstruction, bringing the total to 23 — including one juvenile. The juvenile was released, while the rest were booked into King County Jail.
One officer was injured during the chaos and treated at a nearby hospital before being released.
In an act of cooperation with law enforcement, the Christian group behind the rally agreed to shut down early once it became clear that lawless agitators were not backing down. Rather than risk injury to peaceful attendees, organizers complied with the police department’s request.
Cal Anderson Park, notably, was once the site of the 2020 CHOP occupation — another far-left experiment in lawlessness that ended in disaster. This time, the park became ground zero for an unprovoked assault on Christians exercising their First Amendment rights.
In a shocking statement Saturday night, Seattle Democrat Mayor Bruce Harrell launched an attack — not on the violent protesters — but on the Christian families who dared to hold a prayer event in the city.
Harrell stated, “Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities… Today’s far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city’s values.”
He continued, “Anarchists infiltrated the counter-protestors group and inspired violence… While there are broad First Amendment requirements… I am directing the Parks Department to review all of the circumstances of this application…”
Instead of defending the constitutional rights of peaceful demonstrators, Harrell appeared more concerned with whether the event should have been allowed in the first place. His response — effectively blaming the victims — speaks volumes about the city’s priorities.
The rally was part of a growing movement called #DontMessWithOurKids, founded by Jenny Donnelly and Ross Johnston. The initiative kicked off with prayer gatherings at every state capitol on April 13, and the Mayday USA tour now brings that same spirit of urgency and purpose to cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, and New York.
“We are currently living in a hinge of history moment that will impact generations to come. One that demands a response from every man and woman on the face of the planet,” said Donnelly and Johnston. “As millions of babies are aborted every year, hundreds of thousands of children are trafficked, and the nations of the earth are in crisis—we can no longer sit silent and remain quiet.”
The movement champions the protection of children, traditional gender roles, family values, and religious freedom. Events include outreach for those recovering from abortions, victims of human trafficking, and individuals seeking healing from sexual and drug addictions.
Attendees are encouraged to wear pink and blue — symbolic colors for the movement — and can take part in family-friendly activities like bicycle giveaways and free haircuts for kids before the main event, which features music, speakers, and prayer.
Despite officers risking their safety to maintain order and protect law-abiding citizens, radical groups like the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America condemned law enforcement for doing their job. Their loyalty, like Mayor Harrell’s, clearly lies with chaos — not peace.
While the radical left grows louder and more violent, ordinary Americans are standing up for what’s right. Movements like #DontMessWithOurKids are only gaining steam, proving that no amount of intimidation will silence the truth. Seattle may have bowed to the mob this weekend, but the fight for America’s future is just beginning.
