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Trump rally stormed by Antifa demonstrators in Washington State, arrests made
 [RT] A pro-Trump rally in Washington State resulted in multiple arrests after anti-fascist protesters stormed the event, with some throwing smoke bombs into the crowd.The ’Rally for Trump and Freedom’ event at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington, was open to local Trump supporters and Republican representatives, according to KATU news. Despite the organizers' wishes, the event was also attended by anti-Trump demonstrators, many of whom referred to themselves as anti-fascist, or Antifa, protesters. Some of the protesters were dressed in all black and wearing masks to cover their faces. Many shouted slogans including "Black Lives Matter!" and "No Trump, No KKK, No Fascist USA!" One group of protesters lit a Trump-Pence campaign flag on fire, according to the Columbian. Scuffles broke out between the two sides, with some of the anti-Trump protesters tossing smoke bombs into the crowd. At one point, anti-fascist protesters reportedly attempted to jump fencing that had been set up by police, leading to more scuffles which were broken up by officers. Vancouver Police Lieutenant Greg Raquer told the Columbian that around 10 people had been locked away Please don't kill me! as of Sunday evening. They were detained for reasons including violating park rules and refusing to obey police orders. Another may have been arrested for assault, he said. Meanwhile, ...back at the Council of Boskone, Helmuth had turned a paler shade of blue. Star-A-Star had struck again... Vancouver Police Lieutenant Tom Ryan told KATU that officers had "made a handful of arrests" for fighting and throwing smoke bombs, but said he did not know exactly how many were arrested. Ryan said that most of those arrested appeared to be anti-Trump demonstrators.
Posted by: Fred 2017-04-04 |
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