Trump supporters rally in Boston, and counter-protesters are there, too
Flag-draped supporters of President Donald Trump rallied at Boston Common Saturday afternoon, shouting competing slogans against anti-Trump counter-protesters who followed them waving anti-Nazism signs.
“We’re here to show our support for the military, first responders, our vets, and our pride for America,” said Sue Villemaire, one of the pro-Trump demonstration’s organizers. “We want to unify, we want people to be more tolerant.”
Much of the rhetoric on both sides was filled with cursing, admonitions to “get a job,” and accusations of facism and cowardice. A heavy and calm police presence prevented fights from breaking out, though at several points, opposing rally-goers threatened each other, with one pro-Trump supporter lunging from behind a line of police bicycles before a friend pulled him back.
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