Politico: Protesters, Trump supporters collide at inauguration
As Donald Trump prepared to take the oath of office on Friday, several street protests turned violent, with reports of smashed windows and vandalism as police scrambled to contain unruly pockets of demonstrators.
The rain-dampened streets of the nation’s capital were jammed with supporters as pockets of dissent began swelling in size and volume — and tensions were clearly on the rise. Protesters broke windows at a bank branch in the city, and a Starbucks was vandalized, according to several Tweets. And there were reports that police had used a chemical agent to disperse some protesters, while police had reportedly already made several arrests.
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More News On The Protests In Downtown Washington
Washington protests turn violent as Trump assumes presidency -- Reuters
Protesters, Trump supporters collide at inauguration -- Politico
Trump inauguration protest damages parts of downtown Washington -- CBS
Inauguration protests turn violent, car torched -- FOX News
Police injured in protests, 'numerous' arrests at Trump inauguration -- CNN
Protesters smash small number of storefronts in downtown Washington; police use pepper spray -- L.A. Times
Protests turn violent at Trump inauguration -- Washington Times
Protesters break windows, pepper spray used during DC march (VIDEOS, PHOTOS) -- RT
