Protesters at Donald Trump are Removed from His Rallies

Trump supporters, protesters clash after Chicago rally postponed

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Donald Trump's campaign on Friday postponed a rally in Chicago amid fights between supporters and demonstrators, protests in the streets and concerns that the environment at the event was no longer safe.
The announcement, which came amid large protests both inside and outside the event at the University of Illinois at Chicago, follows heightened concerns about violence in general at the GOP front-runner's rallies. Illinois holds its Republican primary on Tuesday.
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    Hundreds of demonstrators packed into an arena, breaking out into protest even before Trump had shown up. At least five sections in the arena were filled with protesters.
    "Mr. Trump just arrived in Chicago, and after meeting with law enforcement, has determined that for the safety of all of the tens of thousands of people that have gathered in and around the arena, tonight's rally will be postponed to another date," the Trump campaign said in a statement. "Thank you very much for your attendance and please go in peace."
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    Several fistfights between Trump supporters and protesters could be seen after the announcement, as a large contingent of Chicago police officers moved in to restore order.
    Supporters of Trump still inside chanted "We want Trump" after the event was canceled. Protesters, meanwhile, shouted "We shut s*** down" and "We stumped Trump." Others chanted "Bernie" as supporters whipped out Bernie Sanders campaign signs.

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    Some protesters were being detained and forcefully carried out.
    Maria Hernandez, a 25-year-old community organizer, broke out into dance as a Trump campaign staffer announced that the rally had been canceled.
    "I've never been more proud of my city," Hernandez told CNN.
    Hernandez, who came out to protest Trump, said the Republican front-runner's immigration policies, as well as racial divisions in her city, pushed her to show up and protest Trump's planned event.
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    "I'm protesting because I'm black and Mexican and I'm not sure where he wants to deport me to, but I deal with racism daily in Chicago and I've had enough," she said.
    One Trump supporter said he was "disappointed" that the event was postponed.
    "Protesters have won now," Marlin Patrick, 55, told CNN. "We just feel as if the protesters have taken over."
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    Debi Patrick, a 53-year-old Trump supporter who lives outside Chicago, said there should have been more security planned for the event, but said she didn't blame Trump for the atmosphere at the rallies, saying people are responsible for their own behavior. Asked if she would still vote for Trump on Tuesday, she said, "Absolutely, more than ever."
    But, Patrick said, "This is scaring the hell out of me, trying to leave here."
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    Authorities made five arrests, said Chicago Interim Police Superintendent John Escalante.
    One of those arrested was Sopan Deb, a CBS reporter covering the Trump campaign. He's the latest reporter to be involved in incidents at Trump events, including Time magazine photographer Chris Morris (who claimed a Secret Service agent choked him and slammed him the ground) and Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields (who filed charges against Trump's campaign manager for allegedly grabbing her).
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    Two officers suffered injuries, he said. One was hit in the head with a bottle.
    Some 300 officers were on hand for crowd control, according to Escalante. The Trump campaign didn't consult with authorities before calling the event off, he said.
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    Protesters arguing with Trump supporters during a rally in New Orleans last week.
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    The man holding the “K.K.K. 4 Trump” sign during a rally for Mr. Trump in New Orleans last week was soon hustled out
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    A protester being removed from the stage after a campaign rally for Mr. Trump was cancelled in Chicago on Friday
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    http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/13/us/politics/covering-donald-trump-and-witnessing-the-danger-up-close.html?_r=0



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