Trump protesters get violent in CA

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At least 20 arrested following violent protests after Southern California Trump rally
Published April 29, 2016 FoxNews.com
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Anti-Trump rally in California turns violent

Authorities in Southern California said early Friday that at least 20 people were arrested as protesters created havoc after a Donald Trump rally.

Costa Mesa police confirmed the arrests. Authorities said there were no major injuries and the big crowds had dispersed by 11 p.m. Thursday.

Dozens of protesters were mostly peaceful as the Republican presidential front-runner gave his speech inside the Pacific Amphitheater. The crowds began to get rowdy as the rally was over and demonstrators took to the streets.

One Trump supporter had his face bloodied in a scuffle as he tried to drive out of the area. One man jumped on top of a police car, leaving its front and rear windows smashed and the top dented in and other protesters sprayed graffiti on a police car and the venue’s marquee.

Dozens of cars -- including those of Trump supporters trying to leave -- were stuck in the street as several hundred demonstrators blocked the road, waved Mexican flags and posed for selfies.

Police in riot gear and on horseback pushed the crowd back and away from the venue. There were no major injuries and police did not use any force. The crowd began dispersing about three hours after the speech ended.

As helicopters circled overhead, protesters at one point shut down the entrance to the 55 freeway along Newport Boulevard in Costa Mesa, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Earlier Thursday, a half-dozen anti-Trump protesters taunted those waiting to get into the area. Trump supporters surrounded one man who wave a Mexican flag and shouted “Build that wall! Build that wall!” – a reference to Trump’s call to create a barrier between the U.S. and Mexico to stop illegal border crossings.

At one point, seven women wearing no shirts and Bernie Sanders stickers over their breasts entered the square outside the amphitheater. They said they were protesting Trump's lack of engagement on issues of gender equality and women's rights.

"I feel like he wants to make America great again, but certainly not for women, for the LBGTQ community or for the lower class," said one of the women, Tiernan Hebron. "He has, like, done nothing to help with gender equality or women's rights or reproductive rights or anything."

Many protesters told the Los Angeles Times that they were drawn to the streets to rail against Trump’s policies on immigration and his remarks about Mexican immigrants.

“This is the anger people have against Trump,” Jose Cruz told the LA Times. “It’s not because he’s white, it’s because of what he’s said.”

Trump has drawn large crowds across the country as he has campaigned for the White House and some of his events have been marred by incidents both inside and outside these venues.

Earlier this week, a Trump rally in nearby Anaheim, California turned contentious when his supporters and counter protestors clashed, leaving several people struck by pepper spray. Trump was not present.

Trump has drawn large crowds to most of his campaign events, and Thursday was no exception. The Pacific Amphitheatre was filled to its capacity of about 18,000 and many hundreds more were turned away.

Ly Kou, 47, of Ontario, said she likes Trump because he has vowed to put the country first.

"It's obvious that America loves Trump," said Kou, who is from Laos, as she pointed at the waiting throng. "This thing about him being racist? Look around the crowd."

Trump was traveling from the rally site to the state's Republican convention in Burlington in the San Francisco Bay area.

Don't these protesters realize, the only thing they are doing is making Trump more popular?

[Vyxn]

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guess our resident Trump bashing SJWs have nothing to say cant think of any way to defend this violence
They know these actions the violence which is going to get worse and worse is going to drive support to Trump in droves

[Daelak]

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guess our resident Trump bashing SJWs have nothing to say cant think of any way to defend this violence
They know these actions the violence which is going to get worse and worse is going to drive support to Trump in droves

Are you surprised people don't like his message?

[BuckSparkles]

Don't these protesters realize, the only thing they are doing is making Trump more popular?

"His mean words caused them to react physically. Words are always an excuse to act out of line."

Nothing surprising. People protesting trump are hateful. Ironic considering they think Trump is the hateful one.

[gyrados]

i just love the tolerant left they are so peaceful /s

[BuckSparkles]

Are you surprised people don't like his message?

Are words an excuse for physical reactions?

If they wanted to protest in a noble way, they would -vote against him- and not make asses of themselves on TV.

[Uko]

They are clearly taking pages out of black lives matter in being violent and disruptive to try and get their way. Its totally a great way to convince people you are right.

[Deleted]

I'm sure I read somewhere that using violence was the only way to deal with fascists?

[Daelak]

Are words an excuse for physical reactions?

If they wanted to protest in a noble way, they would -vote against him- and not make asses of themselves on TV.

The noble way to protest? Are you fucking kidding me? You are so sheltered.

[Reeve]

"His mean words caused them to react physically. Words are always an excuse to act out of line."

Actions, not words. Trump's words are an announcement of his intended actions.

[Darkeon]

This is the first case of rabid fanatics being rabid and fanatics!

I honestly have never seen a similar situation before. Nor did I ever point it out either!

I totally take sides and, on this particular case, I'm terribly surprised by these events and hope they don't happen anymore times, that we stick with just this sole event.

[BuckSparkles]

Actions, not words. Trump's words are an announcement of his intended actions.

As of now they are words. Words do not translate into actions.

See: Obama.

[Self Inflicted Wounds]

Are you surprised people don't like his message?

It seems like you're defending violence.

[BuckSparkles]

The noble way to protest? Are you fucking kidding me? You are so sheltered.

Causing violence because the big bad man said some things that hurt feelings is nothing to be sympathetic.

But I am not a protester. If I want to show my disapproval, I vote.

Making a yard sign and going to places to harass and scream at others is not something I admire nor desire to take part in.

[Reeve]

As of now they are words. Words do not translate into actions.

See: Obama.

Words often translate into actions. See: Obama.

[Yelmurc]

Whether you agree with the protestors position or not, violence only hurts their cause.

[BuckSparkles]

Words often translate into actions. See: Obama.

If you want your doctor you can keep your doctor.

Something something about stopping military action in the ME.

Meanwhile, drone strikes and airstrikes...

See Obama.

[Dug]

Violence isn't the answer but with todays political climate it hardly surprises me anymore. Arrest and jail those that are guilty.

[lockedout]

Are you surprised people don't like his message?

The people who don't "like" his message are fed bullshit lies he never even said so they are just ignorant and violent.

[Reeve]

If you want your doctor you can keep your doctor.

Something something about stopping military action in the ME.

Meanwhile, drone strikes and airstrikes...

See Obama.

Obama said he's pass the ACA. He did. He said he'd pull out of Iraq. He did. There's a ton of stuff he said he'd do that he did. It's not 100%, but I'm not sure how you can suggest he didn't do a LOT of the stuff he said he'd do.