PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Police had to form a line between supporters and opponents of President Donald Trump at the Rhode Island State House to prevent violence from breaking out at a spirited political rally.
The Providence Journal (https://bit.ly/2n3jm6X ) reports there were about 1,000 demonstrators on hand for Saturday’s event.
The dueling factions had marched from Providence City Hall to the State House together, with the Trump supporters in the lead. The newspaper reports there was no trouble until the entire group reached the State House. Pushing and shoving then ensued.
Providence Police and Rhode Island state troopers then formed a standing barrier to separate the two noisy groups. The rally ended at around 12:45 p.m. after police ordered the demonstrators to leave the State House area.
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Information from: The Providence Journal, https://www.providencejournal.com
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