Protesters who oppose Donald Trump scuffled with his supporters on
Thursday as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee held a rally
in California, with fistfights erupting and one supporter hit with an
egg.
Hundreds of demonstrators blocked a police van and then
entered the parking area of the San Jose Convention Center where the
event took place, insulting Trump supporters in their cars and attacking
those leaving the rally.
A dozen or more people were punched, the Los Angeles Times reported, saying at least one person was hit with an egg.
ABC News reported that some protesters surrounded the car of a
presumed Trump supporter as it left the convention center garage,
shaking the car and smashing its tail light. Crowds had earlier
chanted "No hate in our state" and carried signs that read "Dump Trump"
as they marched near the convention center.
One protester was seen
burning an American flag and some supporters were spat on. Several
fistfights erupted but were quickly broken up. Police were out in
force, at one point forming a line to allow Trump supporters access to
the rally and prevent clashes that have erupted at a number of the real
estate magnate's events in recent weeks.
Trump was last in the San
Jose area in April, when he spoke at the California Republican Party
convention where protesters blocked access to the venue, forcing him to
use the back door.
Last week, dozens of protesters were arrested
in San Diego after a campaign appearance by Trump, who has angered many
with his rhetoric against Hispanics, women, Muslims and others.
Demonstrations
at a Trump rally in New Mexico last month also turned violent as
protestors overran barricades and clashed with police in riot gear.
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