Portland anti-Trump protest descends into a RIOT

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[h=1]Portland anti-Trump protest descends into a RIOT as country-wide revolt continues for second night - and President-elect blames 'professional protesters incited by media'[/h]

• Portland's third protest in as many days descended into vandalism and violence
• Organizers said multiple protests converged, and that outsiders had tried to subvert a peaceful march
• Protests also took place on New York, Oakland, Chicago and several other cities for the second night
• On Wednesday night 30 arrests were made in New York and demonstrations were seen across LA, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC and Oakland among more than 15 other cities
• Trump tweeted that it was 'very unfair' and that it was due to 'professional protesters, incited by the media'

By DAILY MAIL ONLINE REPORTER and JAMES WILKINSON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 21:49, 10 November 2016 | UPDATED: 06:56, 11 November 2016

 

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The Portland, Oregon PD declared the city's anti-Donald-Trump protest a riot Thursday night, as cars were smashed, buildings vandalized and fires started.
'Due to extensive criminal and dangerous behavior, protest is now considered a riot. Crowd has been advised,' police tweeted at 8:30pm local time. Earlier footage showed protesters fighting and vandalizing buildings.
For Portland it was the third night of protests against Trump; for most of the other cities - including New York, Philadelphia and Oakland - it was the second. The continued outcry saw Trump heading to twitter to complain about the 'unfair' treatment, and to blame - without evidence - 'professional protesters.'
'Just had a very open and successful presidential election,' he tweeted Thursday night. 'Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair!'
Protests continued regardless from East Coast to West, including one outside Trump's home, Trump Tower, in the city of New York, and in Oakland, California, where a march of 6,000 people descended into riots.
According to the Twitter bot RealRealDonaldTrump, which filters out tweets that have come from phones other than his Samsung Galaxy, the tweet was indeed sent by him.
It was one of just three tweets sent from his phone since October 20. Last week it was revealed that his staff wrested control of his Twitter account to stop him sabotaging his own campaign.
Around an hour before the tweet, Jeffrey Lord, former Reagan adviser and pro-Trump pundit, had also written off the marches as the result of 'professional protesters' while talking on CNN. He had made similar remarks about anti-Trump events in March.
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Portland: Thousands gathered in what was Portland's third night of protests. But what began as a happy evenyt descended into vandalism, violence and rioting

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Portland: This man was spotted spraying 'F**k Trump' on walls - others smashed car windshields with baseball bats and broke through the windows of shops

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Portland: Conflict broke out between various members of the protest; in this shot, a leader (pictured pointing) tries to break up a fight. Protest organizers later disavowed criminal elements, saying multiple protests had melded together

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Portland: A North Portland car dealership had its windows smashed and cars jumped on by rioters

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Portland: One car had 'f**k Donald Trump' written on its hood (left) before it was stomped on

 

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The Portland march had begun happily enough, with inspiring Clinton quotes, offers of free hugs and protesters walking arm-in-arm down the street. The crowd was in its thousands.
The protest began in Pioneer Square, then continued on to Waterfront Park at around 6pm local time before continuing eastwards, taking over roads and slowing traffic.
By 7pm, however, reports of vandalism began to filter through, and by 8pm police were noting aggressive behavior and asking anyone not involved to leave the crowd.
Protesters were spotted carrying baseball bats and letting off fireworks, and video began to emerge on twitter of people spraying anarchy symbols and 'F**k Trump' graffiti on walls and signposts.
One woman allegedly tried to drive into two girls and had her windscreen smashed. Two protesters were filmed getting into a fight after an argument broke out in the crowd, while a self-professed leader split them up.
A car lot in North Portland saw windscreens being smashed to pieces, and business windows were smashed in the Pearl district while police blocked an I-5 ramp to stop protesters from getting onto the highway.
Protest organizer Gregory McKelvey announced that he was leaving the group, not wanting to be associated with violence, and later tweeted: 'The protest that became violent was not our protest.'
Another group, #PDXResistance, tweeted: 'We are marching peacefully. Some have entered our ranks to vandalize. We do not police other people's activism, but we will always lead with peace and love... we are about peaceful change.'
Nonviolent marchers were told by police to hear to Pioneer Courthouse Square to continue their protest.

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Portland: Even children were present in the earlier part of the march, which slowed traffic across the city

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Portland: The tone at the start of the night had been happier, with promises of free hugs and people linking arms

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Upset: President-elect Donald Trump blamed the protests - which took in tens of thousands of people on Wednesday, and thousands more Thursday - on 'professional protesters incited by the media'

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New York: Late Thursday night dozens of anti-Trump protesters stood outside Trump Tower on 5th Avenue, as the city's second protest in as many days wore on into the night

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New York: A woman shouts angrily outside Trump Tower on Thursday night

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New York: Protesters held up signs calling Trump a fascist. Trump's home is in Trump Tower, although he spent Thursday in Washington, having a 90-minute hand-over meeting with President Barack Obama

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New York: Protesters called out, denouncing the new President-elect. Several other cities had protests against Trump Wednesday night, with some - notably Oakland - spilling over into violence and riots

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New York: Earlier Thursday, a second day of protests got under way in New York as New School students took their anti-Trump demonstration to Fifth Avenue

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New York: Several students gathered under anti-Trump placards to share their dismay at the election result on Thursday

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New York: The student rally was peaceful in Manhattan Thursday. On Wednesday night, scenes turned uglier with at least 30 arrests taking place in the city

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New York: Many New Yorkers have been left dismayed at the election result after Hillary Clinton lost out to the Republican this week. Here, a female protester holds a sign outside the New School onThursday

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New York: Many anti-Trump protesters - such as these New School students, seen Thursday - have called for an anti-Trump movement to continue despite Clinton's loss

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New York: NYPD are primed for protests to continue this evening and in the coming weeks. They are pictured outside Thursday's New School protest

 

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Wednesday night had seen tens of thousands of protesters marching across the US in an angry blacklash against the election result.
While Thursday's protests were largely peaceful - with many involving high-school and young college students - as night fell, the scenes in several cities became more tense.
In Oakland, which had been the subject of rioting, clashes with police and burned vehicles Wednesday night, stores began to board up their windows and leaders called out for peace and unity.
By 10:30pm, around 1,000 people had gathered in Frank Ogawa Plaza, where a woman spoke through a PA system to cheers.
'The regime does not dictate to the people how, when, where, or in what manner we resist,' she said, to cheers. She then began a call-and-response chant of 'Whose streets?' 'Our streets!'
Oakland Mayor Mayor Libby Schaaf had called for peace in a press conference Thursday morning, but that was interrupted by another protest - one of several high-school walk-outs carried out by young students in the region.
But by Thursday night, that youthful expression of displeasure was gone and locals were preparing for another storm of violence.
The situation in Oakland was especially tense as Schaaf - stung by the previous night's violence - had basically admitted that police there were only likely to make protests worse.
In a letter to small business owners, Schaaf said: 'The police who are responsible for the safety of the crowds and our community during these protests are very often the target themselves.
'When they step in to stop an act of vandalism while it is happening, they become the new focal point for the crowds which can lead to an escalation of violence, not a decrease in the vandalism.'
She blamed the violence on 'a group of anarchists' who 'invade these peaceful protests' and suggested owners leave lights on and have people in the stores during protests to deter violence.
Instead, some stores, including restaurant Camburger, were boarding up windows and shutting down hours early, the East Bay Times reported.

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Oakland: Crowds gathered at Frank Ogawa Plaza (pictured) on Thursday, where they listened to speakers

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Oakland: A speaker told them 'The regime does not dictate to the people how, when, where, or in what manner we resist.'

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Oakland: The crowd then chanted 'Whose streets? Our streets!'

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Oakland: A banner in Oakland urges protesters not to riot, saying that's what 'Trump wants'

 

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Earlier Thursday, students at New York's famously progressive New School staged a demonstration on Fifth Avenue.
Dozens of students armed with placards chanted against Trump outside the main campus building. Their action came as the school set up a 'space for support' after the election.
Students are being encouraged to meet on campus and discuss the results and counselors have even been arranged for those unhappy with Trump's selection.
Outside the White House, protesters held up signs reading 'Donald Trump is a Racist' and 'Undocumented and here to stay!'
In San Francisco, high schoolers marched to express their dismay. Many gathered outside San Francisco' City Hall, where they held a sit-in, holding signs decrying Trump as a racist and misogynist.
Several identified themselves on clothing and signs as 'nasty women' - a reference an insult Trump directed at Clinton in their final televised debate.

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The White House: Some protesters took their anger to the seat of power, holding up signs calling Trump a racist

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San Francisco: High school and college students gather outside San Francisco's City Hall for a protest

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San Francisco: The San Francisco city Hall protesters held a massive sit-in

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San Francisco: Many protesters identified themselves as 'nasty women' - a reference to Trump's insult from his third debate with Hillary Clinton

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San Francisco: A group of LGBT-friendly high school protesters gather in San Francisco Thursday

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San Francisco: Students marched through the streets of San Francisco in outrage at Trump's election on Thursday

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San Francisco: Many protesters outside City Hall in San Francisco held up signs in Spanish - reflective of the Hispanic community's dislike of the divisive candidate

And in Baltimore around 1,000 people marched from North Station to Inner Harbor, then on to the the stadium where the Ravens were playing. Photos showed the protesters gathering at the Washington Monument.
Organizer Kaila Philo, a student, told The Baltimore Sun: 'We are just showing that this is going to be the next four years, it'll be four years of resistance.
'Tonight in particular is supposed to serve as a catharsis for Baltimore residents to let their anger out in a peaceful way.'
The protest brought traffic to a standstill but was otherwise peaceful.
One man was handcuffed by police after the group hit Penn Station, though it wasn't immediately obvious what happened. The police formed a ring around the man as people objected.
Another man was filmed being chased and tackled by CNN. It's not yet known why. Police said in a statement that neither one was charged.

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Baltimore: Around 1,000 protesters marched on Washington Monument

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Baltimore: Many Baltimore protesters accused Trump and his supporters of fascism

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Baltimore: Protesters gathered as speakers make announcements

 

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Protests in Minneapolis saw demonstrators marching from an anti-Trump rally at the University of Minnesota to the Interstate 94.
There, traffic was blocked in both directions as protesters marched down Franklin Avenue and swarmed across the lanes, chanting 'shut it down.'
A couple of vehicles that attempted to push through the crowd were attacked - a truck had its hood jumped on and a woman's car mirror was hit - but no one was injured.
Officers from the Minnesota State Patrol and the Minneapolis and St Paul police departments rushed to the area with lights flashing, only to find a line of protesters facing them off on the freeway.
Cops eventually moved the crowd on. There was no word on any arrests.
In Chicago, the city's Trump Tower saw a second day of protests, with around 50 people voicing their dissent.
One protester, 24-year-old Jessica Orman, said they weren't happy with the President-elect and 'we're trying to let everyone know that.'
The group enjoyed shouts of support from several shoppers and diners in the area, although at least one person driving by told them to 'shut up and accept democracy.'

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Minneapolis: Thousands marched through Minneapolis (left) and onto the I-95 (right)

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Minneapolis: Crowds chanted 'shut it down' as they blocked off both lanes. One woman's car had its wing mirror hit and a truck was jumped on by protesters after both vehicles attempted to force their way though, but no-one was hurt

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Minneapolis: Children and adults alike joined the march through Minnesota

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Chicago: Around 50 people protested outside Trump Tower - the second time in as many nights that it had been the focus of a protest. 'Moderation is no longer the answer,' one group wrote on their banner, 'It is time to FIGHT'

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Chicago: Shoppers and diners in the area shouted their support to the group - although at least one driver-by told them they should 'shut up and accept democracy'

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Chicago: Bike-mounted cops kept an eye on the peaceful protest

Hundreds more gathered in the center of Philadelphia, host of a 1,000-strong protest Wednesday night and the location of Clinton's final rally, holding signs saying 'Reject hate' and 'P***y strikes back!'
The crowd, which included parents with children in strollers, carried candles in Dixie cups and chanted 'We must remember to love ourselves and each other' and 'Not our president.'
The Philadelphia Police Twitter account posted regular updates of traffic blockages across the city.
Meanwhile, hundreds gathered in Rosa Parks Circle Grand Rapids, Michigan. One protester wore face-paint that read 'Fat pig,' 'Degenerate' and 'Slob,' and red paint that made it appear as though she was bleeding from her eyes. She said she was 'sad for America that the majority ignores the sexist bullying.'

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Grand Rapids: An anti-Trump protester who was 'sad for America that the majority ignores the sexist bullying' protests by covering herself with insults: 'Fat pig,' 'Degenerate' and 'Slob'

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Grand Rapids: She was one of hundreds who gathered in Rosa Parks Circle

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Grand Rapids: The Michigan protest also attracted a counter-protest. Here, two Trump supporters (center, with placard, and right) argue with anti-Trump members (center-left and left)

That event saw a counter-protest by pro-Trump supporters, one of whom held a placard reading 'America voted for common-sense, rejecting the Liberal agenda.' Both groups got into arguments.
In Milwaukee, a crowd of hundreds gathered to hear speakers, one of whom talked about taking on 'the system that gave Trump power' despite losing popular vote, and called on supporters to organize against Trump.
The crowd cheered as he told them they were on the 'right side of history' and they entered a chant of 'Not my President.'
In Texas, protests took place at Texas State University in San Marcos. One black protester held up a sign reading 'We matter #NotMyPresident.'
Other signs read 'Hell Toupee' and 'Rather have NO Pres. than a rapist 4 President!!' - the latter a reference to sexual assault allegations directed at Trump, all of which he has denied.
In Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia, a group of students held a largely LGBT-themed protest walk through the grounds.

 

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Philadelphia: Thousands marched outside Philadelphia's City Hall (pictured) to protest the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House

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Philadelphia: There were many LGBT flags in attendance - as well as signs protesting against misogynistic statements that Trump was revealed to have made previously

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Philadelphia: A large proportion of the crowd was composed of women

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Emory: Students at Emory & Henry College in Virginia walked in protest (left), with gay rights a dominant theme. Right: Two students hold each other while displaying a 'Love Not Hate' sign

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San Marcos: Protesters at Texas State University press their objection to Donald Trump's presidency

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Milwaukee: A speaker demands action against the system as crowds gather in central Milwaukee



More demonstrations are expected across the city tonight and across the country.
On Wednesday night in New York, home of the President-elect, 65 people were arrested when cops cracked down on twin demonstrations in Columbus Circle and at Trump Tower.
As many as 7,500 demonstrators were believed to have been split between the two locations, chanting 'Black Lives Matter' and 'Donald Trump, go away, racist, sexist, anti-gay.'
Cher and Madonna were among the NYC protesters, with Cher telling one supporter they needed to 'fight.'
Madonna posted footage of crowds chanting 'Not my President!' on her Instagram feed.
Protests also stopped traffic in Chicago, Illinois; Portland, Oregon; and San Francisco among many others.
Outside the White House, a candlelit vigil was held in protest. But even peaceful protests in that city went awry, with at least one protester being bundled into the back of a van by the Secret Service.
In Oakland, thousands marched in demonstrations that turned violent with the crowd throwing bottles at police.

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Love Trumps Hate: Protesters made anti-Trump placards and banners for their march through San Francisco on Thursday

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Too young: Many protesters were too young to vote in the election and expressed their anger and frustration at the country's choice on Thursday

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Evict Trump: Angry teenage demonstrators marched in frustration at the appointment of Donald Trump as President-elect on Thursday

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Security operation: Police officers help to install concrete barriers around Trump Tower, the home of President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday

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Threats: A row of sand-filled sanitation trucks have been parked in a barricade in front of the skyscraper to try and insure against car bomb attacks

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On Guard: Members of the New York Police Department's Counterterrorism Bureau stand watch outside Trump Tower earlier this week

Videos and images showed flags being set alight and swarms of armed cops marching on protesters.
Traffic was also stopped on an LA freeway by angry crowds.
Security measures have been stepped up in New York in the wake of the contentious election result and Tuesday night's marches.
Police officers have helped to install concrete barriers around Trump Tower which is home to Donald Trump, his wife Melania and their son Barron.
A row of sanitation trucks filled with sand have also been acting as barricades along Fifth Avenue between 56th and 57th streets since Monday in order to protect the tower against car bombs.
Sources said one lane of traffic that passes the Tower is expected to remain closed to prevent attacks until he moves to the White House.

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New York, Wednesday: Outside Trump Tower on protesters gathered with signs reading 'Dump Trump' and 'Not My President'

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New York, Wednesday: Thousands of anti-Trump protesters hit the streets in NYC chanting 'Not My President'

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New York, Wednesday: Tens of thousands of people across the country marched against the President-elect before angry mobs in a few cities attacked police, started fires and shut down highways

An NYPD checkpoint is also in operation outside the building while 56th street between Fifth and Madison is closed to traffic.
On Thursday, heavily-armed officers could be seen around the president-elect's home while Trump himself visited the White House.
A no-fly zone has also been imposed over the 58-story tower.
The flight ban will re-route many helicopter tours of the city, limit the work of media helicopters as well as re-routing commercial aircraft. Drones are also banned

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Handing over: On Thursday President-elect Donald Trump met with President Barack Obama to discuss the transition

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Oakland, Wednesday: Police investigate a fire lit by protesters inside a building during an anti-Trump protest

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Oakland, Wednesday: A man sprays lighter fluid on a burning trash fire at an intersection during an anti-Trump protest

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Oakland, Wednesday: People march and shout during an anti-Trump protest

Military, police emergency and secret service flights are exempt from the ban.
Mashable reports that the change could cause flight delays out of LaGuardia Airport.
Flights are also limited over Vice President Mike Pence's Indianapolis home.
The no-fly zone will be in play until Trump's inauguration on Friday 20 January, 2017.
People who work and live inside Trump Tower will also now be vetted by the Secret Service, the New York Daily News reports.
And elevator routes will also be altered to stop people accessing Trump's personal floors.

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Oakland, Wednesday: A man tries to remove 'Kill Trump' graffiti as demonstrators riot

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Oakland, Wednesday: A protester shoots fireworks at police officers during Wednesday's rioting in Oakland


Read more:

• Trump Tower to face major security challenges in NYC - NY Daily News
• FAA declares YUGE, glamorous no-fly zone over NYC's Trump Tower
• Hundreds of anti-Trump marchers lead protest through Baltimore - Baltimore Sun
• Seiko (@SeikoLiz) on Twitter
• Letter from Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf
• Oakland officials call on anti-Trump protesters to stop vandalism
• Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair!"
• Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) on Twitter
• Travis J. Worsowicz on Twitter: "Physical fight breaks out amongst protesters @KGWNews (explicit) https://t.co/Wm29LRgquL"

 

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I'm so glad this is what democracy looks like, or whatever the hell these losers chant here.

Everyone remember those riots after the Stuttering Clusterfuck was elected twice? Yeah, neither do I. Only in the minds of dimocraps do these types of people suggest Trump is the violent one...