In a follow-up to the #March4Trump rallies held across the country earlier this month, supporters of the president scheduled pro-Trump marches again this weekend, and of course, “the resistance” had to do its thing.
The Antifa — “anti-fascists” who cover their faces, wear identical black hoodies, and occasionally resort to violence to shut down speech they find objectionable — were out in force as well.
#maga #trump Philadelphia police quickly separated Trump marchers and those opposed to the rally. pic.twitter.com/k0MRWA667t
— Bob Fernandez (@bobfernandez1) March 25, 2017
Joshua Scott Albert of Mass Appeal and Bob Fernandez of the Philadelphia Inquirer were on the scene.
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I'm covering #trump #maga for @PhillyInquirer. Says organizer of what NOT to bring/wear: "Pussy" hats. Black clothes. Masks. Hate signs.
— Bob Fernandez (@bobfernandez1) March 25, 2017
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“Any time, any place, punch a Nazi in the face,” the mostly peaceful protesters chanted.
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Smoke devices being used by Anti-Trump protestors. Group vocal but so far peaceful. pic.twitter.com/z821GD5jNE
— Thomas J. Nestel III (@TNestel3) March 25, 2017
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According to Philly.com, police did cancel the MAGA march due to safety fears; however, the march was back on not much later, after pro-Trump demonstrators argued that they were the ones who had paid for the permits to march, not these folks:
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#trump #maga Anti-Trumper. pic.twitter.com/uQURTWhQRG
— Bob Fernandez (@bobfernandez1) March 25, 2017
#maga Philly #Trump march underway after police delay. Now passing 10th & Market.
— Bob Fernandez (@bobfernandez1) March 25, 2017
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Also joining in was a swarm of (what appears to be mostly) kids on bikes. It’s worth tilting your head sideways for a bit.
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Pro-Trump protesters march outside of City Hall. Well, this doesn't happen every day in Philadelphia… pic.twitter.com/am8tkvvUTz
— Angela Gervasi (@AngGervasi) March 25, 2017
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This is probably our favorite photo from the event, not for the main subject and his Pepe the Frog sign, but for the reactions from behind, intentional or not; that face palm to the far right says it all.
#Trump rally in Philadelphia has ended. Pro-Trump marchers did not make it all way to Art Museum.
— Bob Fernandez (@bobfernandez1) March 25, 2017
Good effort, though:
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