Supporters of President Donald Trump confront counter-protesters during a pro-Trump rally on November 14, 2020. (Photo by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty.)
Following the huge rally of supporters of President Donald Trump in D.C. on Saturday, incidents of violence broke out around the city as the marchers began to disperse and were confronted by counter-protesters. The phrase “ANTIFA and BLM” quickly became a trending topic on Twitter.
In most cases, the only identification of the involved parties is from the individuals sharing the video from the scene. But in general, the videos were part of the trending “ANTIFA and BLM” topic on Twitter, which later became just a trending topic for “Antifa.”
Throughout the day there were various reports of confrontations and even scuffles, including between the militant far right group The Proud Boys and groups carrying Antifa flags and gear. As the day turned into evening, and the crowd began to disperse, the scuffles involved smaller groups, but a great deal more direct violence.
Counter-protesters specifically targeted the hotels where large groups of MAGA March participants were staying.
Townhall’s Julio Rosas, formerly of Mediaite, caught some of the most viral footage during the aftermath of the march.
Antifa and BLM members attack people who are eating dinner near BLM Plaza. They threw projectiles and a large firework. pic.twitter.com/w96nbZaJ8F
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) November 14, 2020
DC Police rush to protect the entrance of a hotel near BLM Plaza. Lots of shoving by police. pic.twitter.com/KMoZOWjQOm
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) November 14, 2020
DC police make some arrests and use pepper spray as they push back the anti-Trump crowd. pic.twitter.com/FrVmNK6JZC
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) November 14, 2020
Antifa/BLM continues to attack Trump supporters who are eating outside with fireworks in Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/8k32VN4Sm7
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) November 15, 2020
Here’s more from Phillip Nieto, of Daily Caller and also formerly of Mediaite.
“What are you going to do bitch?”
Blac Bloc member and female Trump supporter clash at Hyatt Hotel’s entrance in DC. pic.twitter.com/7RpIm8pBMd
— Phillip Nieto (@nieto_phillip) November 14, 2020
And from Joe Kalil at NewsNation.
Things are getting a little more tense now outside the White House, big groups dueling protests- there was a MAGA hat burned, led to some pushing and shoving. Lots of police getting into the middle of it @NewsNationNow pic.twitter.com/gre53RRSIk
— Joe Khalil (@JoeKhalilTV) November 14, 2020
Clashes got violent in DC. This was the aftermath of one skirmish -looked like a few proud boy gear got into it with some vocal anti-Trump counter protesters @NewsNationNow pic.twitter.com/Cixth6wrOD
— Joe Khalil (@JoeKhalilTV) November 14, 2020
A number of videos have gone viral from non-Verified accounts. The Verification process has been closed to new users for some time, and the blue check press haven’t shared many videos, so here are some of the ones that went viral.
DC: Trump supporters attacked by Antifa and BLM
Antifa and BLM hit, throw eggs and unknown liquids at Trump Supporters walking through BLM Plaza
You can hear see and hear the female Trump Supporter cry in fear pic.twitter.com/No1QDp4KLd
— Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) November 14, 2020
Fight breaks out on BLM Plaza between a family supporting Trump and pro-BLM supporters moments ago. DC police trying to calm the situation and separate groups. Sad scene , children are crying and very scared. pic.twitter.com/tWHta2iZFq
— Jorge Ventura Media (@VenturaReport) November 14, 2020
things are getting very heated in #BLMPlaza with #Antifa after the #MillionMAGAMarch, Police are now rescuing Trump supporters from the area pic.twitter.com/NB1nIelYwh
— Craig Dillon (@craigtdillon) November 14, 2020
fighting broke out earlier between Trump supporters and Antifa pic.twitter.com/iS3orwqyuP
— Craig Dillon (@craigtdillon) November 14, 2020
At BLM plaza where Trump supporters are being ran out by BLM and ANTIFA members.
Right before I started rolling they grabbed this woman’s hair and stole her American flag.
Trump supporters are either being escorted out by police or attacked by a mob pic.twitter.com/WObSZ44lQW
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) November 14, 2020
BREAKING – Multiple Trump supporters assaulted by pro-BLM supporters in Washington D.C. One of the supporters assaulted was brutally knocked out. The scene is chaotic right now #MillionMAGAMarch pic.twitter.com/2Gjl8WC8Z0
— Jorge Ventura Media (@VenturaReport) November 14, 2020
Brutal assault by a violent armed group who was later arrested for assault and illegal weapon (firearms and concealed knives) charges. pic.twitter.com/vuj2Hn6hj5
— Kalen From Scriberr (@FromKalen) November 14, 2020
Really fun scene front of the Capitol Hilton where out-of-town Trump protesters are staying and yelling at counterprotesters to “go home!” pic.twitter.com/TfWCCVWee8
— Moriah Balingit (@ByMoriah) November 15, 2020
Although some face-offs appear to still be going on in some locations, overall police have begun to restore order.
#breaking view from above where the police have divided trump supporters (who are still here from #MillionMAGAMarch) from counter protesters- things appear calm, some yelling from opposing sides but police appear to have control. #washingtondc #protests pic.twitter.com/RGIFCuT1fm
— Alex Butler (@AlexButlertv) November 14, 2020
The news in the last hour the news has spread from social media to the Washington Post and other publications.
Not cool: “When darkness fell, the counter protesters triggered more mayhem as they harassed Trump supporters and set off a large firework just outside a restaurant, prompting police to pepper spray the instigators.” https://t.co/eNqfYYL530
— Tom Zeller Jr. (@tomzellerjr) November 14, 2020
There were many reporters, crews, and photojournalists on scene throughout the day, and those reports may show up more on cable and elsewhere overnight and into Sunday.
UPDATE: The situation has escalated.
Trump supporters/Proud Boys fighting Antifa/BLM in the streets of Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/2RXAP6nIEJ
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) November 15, 2020
We’ll keep monitoring and update this post if needed.
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