In recent news, there was a gathering of Trump supporters in Berkeley, California for a ‘Patriot Day.’ Counter protesters showed up shortly after word of the gathering and police were stationed and ready for whatever could happen. Before turning violent, counter protesters were sending encouraging messages and spreading positivity.
Just another #mondaymotivation in #berkeleyprotests #homesnotdrones #MedicareForAll pic.twitter.com/D8bDUjEF9V
— Suki Rodham Graves (@freeandclear1) April 3, 2017
Not everyone was in support of the positivity that the counter protesters were preaching and some even encouraged violence.
What a classy gal huh? Wrote on FB that she wanted a fight. Guess she got what she wanted #Berkeley #BerkeleyProtests #BerkeleyRiot pic.twitter.com/1OKXjNejDd
— PolitiDiva (@PolitiDiva) April 16, 2017
The event quickly took a turn for the worse when protesters began to aggravate one another and police stepped in. Several people were injured after the crowd began to attack one another. Police intervened with pepper spray, tear gas bombs, and fences to keep the crowds from approaching one another but it didn’t diffuse the situation.
Too bad they don't teach #Berkeley students self-control & discipline. That would be a novel idea #berkeleyprotests https://t.co/oO2LozoTuN
— news2morrow (@LouComunale) March 30, 2017
People took to Twitter and expressed their disapproval of the protesters’ actions. It was a very tense situation and was being compared to a similar event that also occurred in Berkeley earlier in February. At that event, protesters were shown wearing masks that a lot of people thought was counter productive of the message they were trying to send.
#BerkeleyRiot Why do the protestors wear masks? If ur that strong in your belief, show yourself and voice your concern? #BerkeleyProtests
— Kncrnd4USA (@Kncrnd4USA) April 16, 2017
If You’re a #LIBERAL THIS Should Embarrass the Heck Out of You! | #RESISTANCE #Milo WON the #berkeleyprotests https://t.co/MZAw6siGjK
— Secretly Two Wolves (@MarcusCurtis15) March 31, 2017
@tariqnasheed @AndreaChalupa There is no world where this is acceptable. I hope she has him arrested. He can learn about bullying from behind bars. #berkeleyprotests
— JoJo Greene (@DrumpfFree) April 16, 2017
Since Trump’s election into office there have been more reported acts of violence and incidents. Who is to say where our future is heading?