PORTLAND, Ore. — Seth Todd was wearing an inflatable frog costume while protesting outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Building in Portland, Oregon, when a federal officer unleashed a torrent of chemical spray directly into the costume's air vent.

Video of the incident on Oct. 2 has spread, and puffed-out costumes — hippos in tutus, Mr. Potato Heads, dinosaurs — have quickly become a feature of protests against President Donald Trump’s administration, including the massive "No Kings" marches across the U.S. last weekend. • Teresa Clark, 51, of Palm Harbor wears a frog costume during a "No Kings" protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Clearwater, Fla. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP) • A protester wearing an inflatable frog costume and waving an American flag takes part

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