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| causes = Trump rally in Costa Mesa
| causes = Trump rally in Costa Mesa
| methods = [[Protest]]ing, [[riot]]ing,<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/us/donald-trump-rally-protest-costa-mesa.html</ref><ref>http://abc7.com/politics/chaos-erupts-outside-donald-trump-rally-in-costa-mesa;-20-arrested/1314795/</ref> [[vandalism]]<ref>http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/tn-dpt-me-rally-arrests-20160607-story.html</ref><ref>http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/04/28/60110/protests-outside-trump-rally-close-streets-in-cost/</ref><ref>http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-trailguide-04282016-outside-of-trump-rally-protesters-grow-violent-1461899538-htmlstory.html</ref>
| methods = [[Protest]]ing, [[riot]]ing,<ref name="nytimes1">https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/us/donald-trump-rally-protest-costa-mesa.html</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Edwards |first=Chelsea |url=http://abc7.com/politics/chaos-erupts-outside-donald-trump-rally-in-costa-mesa;-20-arrested/1314795/ |title=Chaos erupts outside Donald Trump rally in Costa Mesa; 20 arrested |website=Abc7.com |date=2016-04-29 |accessdate=2017-03-31}}</ref> [[vandalism]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/tn-dpt-me-rally-arrests-20160607-story.html |title=2 teens arrested in vandalism of Costa Mesa police cars after Trump rally |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=2016-06-07 |accessdate=2017-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/04/28/60110/protests-outside-trump-rally-close-streets-in-cost/ |title=Slideshow: Protests get violent in Costa Mesa as Trump rally draws to a close &#124; 89.3 KPCC |website=Scpr.org |date=2016-04-28 |accessdate=2017-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-trailguide-04282016-outside-of-trump-rally-protesters-grow-violent-1461899538-htmlstory.html |title=Outside Trump rally, protesters grow violent |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=2016-04-29 |accessdate=2017-03-31}}</ref>
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| side1 =
* [[Orange County Sheriff's Department]]
* [[Orange County Sheriff's Department]]
* [[California Highway Patrol]]
* [[California Highway Patrol]]
* Costa Mesa Police Department<ref>http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-gays-for-trump-crowd-gathers-at-costa-mesa-rally-20160428-story.html</ref>
* Costa Mesa Police Department<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-gays-for-trump-crowd-gathers-at-costa-mesa-rally-20160428-story.html |title=Protests rage outside Trump rally in Orange County; 17 arrested, police car smashed |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=2016-04-29 |accessdate=2017-03-31}}</ref>
| side2 = Local demonstrators
| side2 = Local demonstrators
|howmany1 = 200<ref>http://abc7.com/politics/video-car-spins-donuts-around-donald-trump-protesters/1314752/</ref>
|howmany1 = 200<ref>{{cite web|last=Tuzee |first=Michelle |url=http://abc7.com/politics/video-car-spins-donuts-around-donald-trump-protesters/1314752/ |title=VIDEO: Car spins donuts around Donald Trump protesters |website=Abc7.com |date=2016-04-29 |accessdate=2017-03-31}}</ref>
|howmany2 = several hundred
|howmany2 = several hundred
| injuries = 1
| injuries = 1
| arrests = 20<ref name="nytimes1"/>
| arrests = 20<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/us/donald-trump-rally-protest-costa-mesa.html</ref>
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On the night of April 28, 2016, a Trump rally in [[Costa Mesa, California]] was met with a large number of [[protests against Donald Trump|anti-Trump protesters]]. The protesters became violent and began smashing car windows, even attempting to overturn a [[police cruiser]], and one Trump supporter suffered a bloody gash to the face from a protester.<ref>http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Donald-Trump-to-Hold-Rally-in-Costa-Mesa-377429811.html</ref> Down the street from where protesters were jumping on a police car, several protesters climbed a traffic light to shout "Fuck Trump," and others began a mosh pit in the middle of the street<ref>http://www.ocregister.com/articles/deputies-714068-trump-smith.html</ref>. The protesters also threw rocks at police lines and scuffled with Trump supporters leaving the event.<ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/protesters-block-traffic-near-trump-rally-california-n564526</ref> Traffic was backed up for hours due to the unrest and 20 people were arrested on numerous charges.<ref>http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-0527-fair-board-20160526-story.html</ref>
On the night of April 28, 2016, a Trump rally in [[Costa Mesa, California]] was met with a large number of [[protests against Donald Trump|anti-Trump protesters]]. The protesters became violent and began smashing car windows, even attempting to overturn a [[police cruiser]], and one Trump supporter suffered a bloody gash to the face from a protester.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Donald-Trump-to-Hold-Rally-in-Costa-Mesa-377429811.html |title=17 Arrested After Demonstrations at Donald Trump Rally Turn Violent &#124; NBC Southern California |website=Nbclosangeles.com |date= |accessdate=2017-03-31}}</ref> Down the street from where protesters were jumping on a police car, several protesters climbed a traffic light to shout "Fuck Trump," and others began a mosh pit in the middle of the street.<ref>http://www.ocregister.com/articles/deputies-714068-trump-smith.html</ref> The protesters also threw rocks at police lines and scuffled with Trump supporters leaving the event.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vitali |first=Ali |url=http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/protesters-block-traffic-near-trump-rally-california-n564526 |title=20 Arrested as Crowd Turns Violent Outside Trump Rally in California |publisher=[[NBC News]] |date= |accessdate=2017-03-31}}</ref> Traffic was backed up for hours due to the unrest and 20 people were arrested on numerous charges.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-0527-fair-board-20160526-story.html |title=Trouble at Trump rally prompts apology, criticism from Fair Board - Daily Pilot |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=2016-05-26 |accessdate=2017-03-31}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:26, 31 March 2017

2016 Costa Mesa protests
Part of Protests against Donald Trump
DateApril 28, 2016
Location
Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
Caused byTrump rally in Costa Mesa
MethodsProtesting, rioting,[1][2] vandalism[3][4][5]
Parties
Local demonstrators
Number
200[7]
several hundred
Casualties
Injuries1
Arrested20[1]

On the night of April 28, 2016, a Trump rally in Costa Mesa, California was met with a large number of anti-Trump protesters. The protesters became violent and began smashing car windows, even attempting to overturn a police cruiser, and one Trump supporter suffered a bloody gash to the face from a protester.[8] Down the street from where protesters were jumping on a police car, several protesters climbed a traffic light to shout "Fuck Trump," and others began a mosh pit in the middle of the street.[9] The protesters also threw rocks at police lines and scuffled with Trump supporters leaving the event.[10] Traffic was backed up for hours due to the unrest and 20 people were arrested on numerous charges.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/us/donald-trump-rally-protest-costa-mesa.html
  2. ^ Edwards, Chelsea (2016-04-29). "Chaos erupts outside Donald Trump rally in Costa Mesa; 20 arrested". Abc7.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  3. ^ "2 teens arrested in vandalism of Costa Mesa police cars after Trump rally". Los Angeles Times. 2016-06-07. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  4. ^ "Slideshow: Protests get violent in Costa Mesa as Trump rally draws to a close | 89.3 KPCC". Scpr.org. 2016-04-28. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  5. ^ "Outside Trump rally, protesters grow violent". Los Angeles Times. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  6. ^ "Protests rage outside Trump rally in Orange County; 17 arrested, police car smashed". Los Angeles Times. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  7. ^ Tuzee, Michelle (2016-04-29). "VIDEO: Car spins donuts around Donald Trump protesters". Abc7.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  8. ^ "17 Arrested After Demonstrations at Donald Trump Rally Turn Violent | NBC Southern California". Nbclosangeles.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  9. ^ http://www.ocregister.com/articles/deputies-714068-trump-smith.html
  10. ^ Vitali, Ali. "20 Arrested as Crowd Turns Violent Outside Trump Rally in California". NBC News. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  11. ^ "Trouble at Trump rally prompts apology, criticism from Fair Board - Daily Pilot". Los Angeles Times. 2016-05-26. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
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