Protesters target Trump buildings in massive street rallies
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For many Americans across the country, Donald Trump’s victory is an outcome they simply refuse to accept.
“Not my president,” protesters chanted in rallies coast to coast.
Tens of thousands filled the streets in at least 25 US cities overnight — with demonstrations outside Trump’s properties.
While most protesters were peaceful, dozens were arrested. At least three officers were wounded. And about 40 fires were set in one California city.
Several protesters said they feared that family or friends might be deported once Trump takes office.
Brooklyn White, an 18-year-old who voted for Clinton, held a sign that said, “Hate won’t win.”
“We can’t let it stop us,” she said. “If he’s the president, then fine. But if Donald Trump is going to be it, then he has to listen.”
As many as 3,000 people joined Wednesday’s demonstrations in the city, and 28 people were arrested for running into the 101 Freeway, said Los Angeles police spokeswoman Liliana Preciado. There was some property damage, but it’s too early to know the exact extent, she said.
Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement, “I understand that the results of Tuesday’s election are painful for many of us, and this kind of engagement can be a meaningful part of the healing we need after such a long and divisive campaign.
“But walking and throwing objects onto freeways is dangerous for pedestrians and drivers — and it puts a heavy burden on people just trying make it home to their families or get to work safely.”
Garcetti emphasized that the protests were largely peaceful, but said police would take quick action against those blocking traffic on interstates or vandalizing property, including news media vans.
“There is no place for the destruction of property, for the dangerous stopping of traffic,” he said at a press conference Thursday. “Don’t lose the message here. The message is that Los Angeles stands as the great hope.”
Garcetti said 28 protesters have been arrested.
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