March 4 Trump

March 4 Trump
Demonstration in Washington, D.C.
DateMarch 4, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-03-04)
LocationUnited States
TypeDemonstrations
CauseSupport of former president Donald Trump
Organized byVincent Haney, Corinne Braun, Peter Boykin
Non-fatal injuries7 (Berkeley, California)
Arrests10 (Berkeley, California)

March 4 Trump was a series of more than two dozen demonstrations organized throughout the United States on March 4, 2017, in support of President Donald Trump.[1][2] The official message of the demonstration was "Stop the fight. Let's all unite."[3] The founder of the March 4 Trump movement is Vincent Haney, who says he was inspired to create a peaceful pro-Trump movement after listening to commentary by famous individuals speaking out against Trump and watching the anti-Trump marches.[4] Some of the March organizers were part of the Tea Party movement.[5]

Locations

Washington, D.C. rally

As of February 23, 2017, the Facebook page for the Washington, D.C., event, which was held at the National Mall,[2] showed 166 people planning to attend, with an additional 349 expressing interest and another 1,800 who had been invited.[6] On the day, an estimated 150 Trump supporters marched from the Washington Monument to Lafayette Square near the White House.[7]

Events were also held outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver and the Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan, New York City,[8] as well as in Columbus, Ohio, Florida (including Miami, Orlando, and Palm Beach), Indiana, Maine, Middletown, New Jersey, Missouri, Nashville, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.[9] Approximately 200 Trump supporters gathered in New York City.[7]

The March 4 Trump event at Berkeley became violent as pro-Trump and anti-Trump groups clashed on March 4.[10] The rally took place at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park at 2 pm, but fighting broke out before the rally started.[11] Anarchists dressed in black dominated the crowd by 3 pm.[11] Both sides alleged that violence was started by the other faction.[12] Smoke bombs were set off, with 7 people injured and 10 arrested.[13] The rally in support of Trump did not have the proper permits for a demonstration.[14] One man, Kyle Chapman, was arrested for allegedly hitting a protester in the head with a stick. Images of Chapman in his makeshift armor went viral as "Based StickMan" or "Alt-Knight." A campaign started by the Proud Boys to raise money for his bail and other expenses took in more than $85,000.[15][16][17]

Trump waves to supporters at a rally in West Palm Beach, Florida

The march in Lake Oswego, Oregon, which took place at George Rogers Park,[6] was also meant to protest against Governor Kate Brown's decision to continue offering sanctuary throughout Oregon, according to the event's primary organizer.[2] By February 23, 51 people were confirmed to attend the Lake Oswego march.[18] A counter-protest was reportedly being organized by Oregon Students Empowered.[1] On the day, approximately 200 Trump supporters assembled, and were met on the march by up to 700 anti-Trump demonstrators; ensuing disturbances led to three arrests.[19]

Four people were arrested for assaulting police in Olympia, Washington. 300 Trump supporters attended an event in Saint Paul, Minnesota. According to a Minnesota State Patrol officer, 50 counterprotesters started fighting, resulting in six arrests and charges of rioting and disorderly conduct.[20] A march was planned in Springfield, Illinois, by two women who discovered that no marches had been organized yet in the state.[21] The Springfield rally attracted around 200 pro-Trump demonstrators.[22]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c Macuk, Anthony (February 22, 2017). "Lake Oswego business owner plans 'March 4 Trump'". Lake Oswego Review. Pamplin Media Group. Archived from the original on February 25, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017 – via KOIN.
  3. ^ "Pro-Trump rally planned March 4 in Augusta". Portland Press Herald. Kennebec Journal. February 21, 2017. Archived from the original on February 25, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  4. ^ Poolaw, Rhiannon. "Oklahomans to unite and support the Nationwide Pro-Trump March at State Capitol". KSWO. Archived from the original on March 17, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  5. ^ "After anti-Trump protests, the president's fans organize their own rallies". Reuters. February 27, 2017. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Campuzano, Eder (February 23, 2017). "A Lake Oswego man is organizing Oregon's first 'March 4 Trump'". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on February 23, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  7. ^ a b Lam, Stephen; Branfalt, Tim (March 5, 2017). "In day of pro-Trump rallies, California march turns violent". Reuters. Archived from the original on March 4, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  8. ^ "Trump supporters declare pride in president, slam opponents". Fox News. March 4, 2017. Archived from the original on March 4, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  9. ^ "Tens of People Rally Across the Country in 'March 4 Trump'". The Huffington Post. March 4, 2017. Archived from the original on March 4, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  10. ^ "Violence at Berkeley 'March 4 Trump'". Reuters. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  11. ^ a b "Violence erupts at pro-Trump rally in Berkeley". SFGate. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  12. ^ "Violence breaks out at pro-Trump rally in Berkeley". Los Angeles Times. March 5, 2017. ISSN 0458-3035. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  13. ^ "The latest: 10 arrested in pro-Trump rally in Berkeley". Associated Press. March 4, 2017. Archived from the original on May 25, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  14. ^ "Trump fan jailed in Berkeley melee thanks 'all my supporters'". SFGate. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  15. ^ "Berkeley 'March 4 Trump' Protesters Arrested, Await Charges". NBC Bay Area. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  16. ^ Feuer, Alan; Peters, Jeremy W. (June 2, 2017). "Fringe Groups Revel as Protests Turn Violent". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  17. ^ Montgomery, Blake (April 27, 2017). "Here's What Happens When Your Life Becomes An Alt-Right Meme". BuzzFeed News. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  18. ^ Humphrey, Wm. Steven (February 23, 2017). ""March 4 Trump" Rally in Lake Oswego Sounds Like They Might Need Some Help". The Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on March 1, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  19. ^ Campuzano, Eder (March 5, 2017). "March 4 Trump meets resistance during Lake Oswego rally". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on March 19, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  20. ^ Bailey, Chelsea (March 5, 2017). "'March 4 Trump' Supporters Gather in Cities Across the Nation". NBC News. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  21. ^ "Louisville women organize Trump rally". Effingham Daily News. Archived from the original on March 29, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  22. ^ Witkos, Matthew (March 5, 2017). "March 4 Trump Held in Springfield". WICS. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
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