Donald Trump’s rally in San Jose, California, Thursday night was marred by violence by anti-Trump protesters, who targeted the event’s attendees and police.
At least four people were taken into custody, though police didn’t release total arrest figures Thursday night. One officer was assaulted, police Sgt. Enrique Garcia said.
The protesters, many of them waving the Mexican flag, surrounded the San Jose Convention Center and attacked Trump supporters. More than a dozen people were spit on, assaulted or punched, resulting in bloody injuries.
At least one woman was hit with an egg, after being surrounded and trapped by the mob.
The protesters also burned American flags and Trump campaign memorabilia.
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Some banged on the cars of Trump supporters as they left the rally and chased after those on foot while hurling eggs. Protesters were kicking, shaking and breaking taillights on vehicles.
The violent mob also taunted riot-gear wearing police and damaged law-enforcement vehicles. As about 200 police officers began marching in lines pushing the crowd out of downtown San Jose, some protesters hurled objects at them, including street signs and empty cans.
“Our police officers have done an extremely courageous and professional job so far,” San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo told The Associated Press.
“We’re all still holding our breath to see the outcome of this dangerous and explosive situation,” he added.
The Democrat mayor, a Hillary Clinton supporter, criticized Trump, accusing the Republican candidate of inciting the violence.
“At some point Donald Trump needs to take responsibility for the irresponsible behavior of his campaign,” Liccardo said.
Most protesters said they were upset with Trump’s immigration positions, reported CBS News. Some said they were Bernie Sanders supporters.
Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta took to Twitter to condemn violence against “supporters of any candidate.”
Before the violence outside the convention center kicked into high gear, rally-goers listened to the presumptive Republican nominee go after Clinton, just hours after the Democratic presidential hopeful gave a long speech on foreign policy Trump described as “pathetic.”
“I watched Hillary today, it was pathetic,” Trump said. “It was pathetic. It was so sad to watch and you know she’s up there and supposed to be a foreign policy speech, it was a political speech.”
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