Trump presidency: Protests turn violent in Portland
A second night of protests in the US against President-elect Donald Trump has turned violent in Portland, Oregon. Several thousand demonstrators gathered in the centre of the western city. Some smashed shop and car windows, threw firecrackers and set rubbish alight. Police declared a riot and arrested 29 people. Protests in other US cities were […]
A second night of protests in the US against President-elect Donald Trump has turned violent in Portland, Oregon.
Several thousand demonstrators gathered in the centre of the western city. Some smashed shop and car windows, threw firecrackers and set rubbish alight.
Police declared a riot and arrested 29 people. Protests in other US cities were smaller.
After blaming unrest on “professional protesters”, Mr Trump tweeted to commend their “passion” for America..