2016 Costa Mesa protests

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2016 Costa Mesa protests
Part of Protests against Donald Trump
DateApril 28, 2016
Location
Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
Caused byTrump rally in Costa Mesa
MethodsProtesting, rioting,[1][2] vandalism[3][4][5]
Parties to the civil conflict
Local demonstrators
Number
200[7]
several hundred
Casualties
Injuries1
Arrested20[1]

On the night of April 28, 2016, a Trump rally in Costa Mesa, California was confronted by a crowd of anti-Trump protesters. The protesters became violent and began smashing car windows, even attempting to overturn a police cruiser, and one Trump supporter suffered a bloody gash to the face from a protester.[8] Down the street from where protesters were jumping on a police car, several protesters climbed a traffic light to shout "Fuck Trump," and others began a mosh pit in the middle of the street.[9] The protesters also threw rocks at police lines and scuffled with Trump supporters leaving the event.[10] Traffic was backed up for hours due to the unrest and 20 people were arrested on numerous charges.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Protest Turns Violent at Donald Trump Rally". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  2. ^ Edwards, Chelsea (2016-04-29). "Chaos erupts outside Donald Trump rally in Costa Mesa; 20 arrested". Abc7.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  3. ^ "2 teens arrested in vandalism of Costa Mesa police cars after Trump rally". Los Angeles Times. 2016-06-07. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  4. ^ "Slideshow: Protests get violent in Costa Mesa as Trump rally draws to a close | 89.3 KPCC". Scpr.org. 2016-04-28. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  5. ^ "Outside Trump rally, protesters grow violent". Los Angeles Times. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  6. ^ "Protests rage outside Trump rally in Orange County; 17 arrested, police car smashed". Los Angeles Times. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  7. ^ Tuzee, Michelle (2016-04-29). "VIDEO: Car spins donuts around Donald Trump protesters". Abc7.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  8. ^ "17 Arrested After Demonstrations at Donald Trump Rally Turn Violent | NBC Southern California". Nbclosangeles.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  9. ^ "Video: Police cruiser smashed in post-Donald Trump rally protest in Costa Mesa, 18 arrested". Ocregister.com. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  10. ^ Vitali, Ali. "20 Arrested as Crowd Turns Violent Outside Trump Rally in California". NBC News. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  11. ^ "Trouble at Trump rally prompts apology, criticism from Fair Board - Daily Pilot". Los Angeles Times. 2016-05-26. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
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