Anti-Trump protesters are pepper-sprayed by cops during violent clashes in Washington DC before the Donald's inauguration

superbeets · Jan 20, 2017

[h=1]Anti-Trump protesters are pepper-sprayed by cops amid violent clashes in Washington DC before the Donald's inauguration[/h]

Demonstrators were seen trying to shield their faces from the gas about 9pm
Hundreds had gathered in the massive crowd outside the National Press Club
Police wearing riot gear were on the streets before the chemical spray was used
It is expected there will be a number of protests in Washington DC this weekend

By LIAM QUINN and NIKKI SCHWAB U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 03:10, 20 January 2017 | UPDATED: 06:01, 20 January 2017

superbeets · Jan 20, 2017

Anti-Trump protesters clashed with police and were pepper-sprayed in Washington DC.
A massive crowd of those who are against the president-elect gathered outside the National Press Club, which was holding the 'DeploraBall' - a celebratory event organized by Trump supporters from the 'alt-right'.
Hundreds of demonstrators were on the street outside the press club, many chanting and holding signs.
One pro-Trump person who was in the area, but did not attend the event, claimed the protesters were violent - accusing one of them of attacking him with a flagpole.
'I was wearing my "Make America Great Again" hat, and a white male came up behind me and swung at me with a flagpole - I kind of blacked out for a minute,' 21-year-old James Allsup told Fox News.

superbeets · Jan 20, 2017

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Anti-Trump protesters are seen clashing with police and being pepper sprayed in Washington DC

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A massive crowd of those against the president-elect had gathered outside the National Press Club, which was holding the 'DeploraBall'

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A woman throws her fur coat over her head outside the National Press Club where protestors shouted at Trump fans

'Before I knew it my head was gushing blood—there’s blood on my Trump hat.'
Videos shot by people in the protest showed the anti-Trump crowd confronted and was confronted by pro-Donald fans.
Riot squad police manned the area, and about 9pm they hit the sea of people with 'chemical spray' as those who were leaving the event were having trash thrown at them, according to the Washington Post.

superbeets · Jan 20, 2017

Earlier, slogans had been projected onto a wall, including ones that read, 'Impeach the Predatory President,' and 'Bragging about Grabbing a Woman’s Genitals.'
There was also a massive white elephant with the word 'racism' on it outside.
Other protesters were seen in pictures and footage on social media setting small items on fire - including signs and Trump hats.

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Police prevent party-goers from entering the National Press Building due to a street protest ahead of the presidential inauguration

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A protester wearing a mask over part of his face is seen holding a burning sign on the street outside the press club in DC

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Anti-Trump protesters gather outside of the DeploraBall at the National Press Club building

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Protesters cover their faces after being pepper sprayed outside the National Press Club

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Inside the National Press Club building, Sheriff David Clarke addressed the 'deplorables' in attendance, most of whom went wild when he took to the stage

A Metropolitan Police Department spokesman said there had been no arrests as of yet.
One of the protesters told CNN Thursday's events are a sign of what is to come over the next four years.
'This is to build up momentum and mobilize people so that whatever s*** is coming down the pipe with Trump and Pence - their regime - we need to be ready,' 26-year-old Sarko Sarkodie said.
'The alt-right's vision for this country is not the one that we need. I'm out here tonight because I want to be part of the resistance efforts happening this week, and the resistance that'll be happening the next four years.'

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There was also an odd painting of a muscular Donald Trump wearing a t-shirt that read 'POTUS 45' on the stage

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A female protester is seen surrounded by police during an anti-Donald Trump process in DC

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Protesters are seen holding signs outside the press club building in DC on Thursday night

DailyMail.com was able to get inside the ball, where a host of high-profile Trump backers spoke to the crowd.
Sheriff David Clarke addressed the 'deplorables' in attendance, most of whom went wild when he took to the stage.
The crowd reprised the 'Lock Her Up' chant throughout the night, and a bizarre painting of a very buff Donald Trump wearing a 'POTUS 45' t-shirt was on stage at one point.
It is expected that there will be protests across the next two days in Washington DC, as Trump is sworn in as president.

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A man with most of his face covered is pictured during a large demonstration against Donald Trump in Washington

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A woman is seen trying to protect her face during the protest after police pepper-sprayed the area