ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – While Donald Trump`s speech was interrupted by protesters several times inside the clashes were almost non-stop between trump supporters and opponents outside as well. It was a political battle in the streets. The words between Trump supporters and Trump opponents were nasty, divisive and insulting.
Neither side was afraid to ramp up the rhetoric and hate speech. The fights that broke out were broken up by police.
More than 200 anti-Trump demonstrators clashed with Trump supporters who numbered in the thousands. They were standing in a line about four blocks long. The supporters couldn`t get into the Peabody Opera House to see Trump but they heard the speech through speakers outside.
Local Muslims were part of the protest. They are upset about Trump`s recent comments that he believes, “Islam hates America.”
Latinos voiced outrage about Trump`s immigration policy while supporters defended his position
St. Louis police report 32 arrests during the rallY. 28 people arrested for peace disturbance inside Peabody Opera House as they interrupted Trumps’ speech. Outside there were three arrests for peace disturbance and one arrest for assault.
Battle lines drawn at Trump rally pic.twitter.com/Y9yRTnjOAm
— Trymaine Lee (@trymainelee) March 11, 2016
If I didn't post this, this happened earlier today. Protester steps on flag, Trump supporter ain't having it. pic.twitter.com/5WyV1F0arR
— June Randolph (@JuniusRandolph) March 11, 2016
Alright now it's getting real heated at the Trump rally pic.twitter.com/vTBCdZL0sY
— June Randolph (@JuniusRandolph) March 11, 2016
Cops standing guard as people protest outside the Trump rally. pic.twitter.com/kLDLHIwDu2
— June Randolph (@JuniusRandolph) March 11, 2016
BannerDrop debrief ~ stoic fierce warriors at Trump Rally STL #DumpTrump pic.twitter.com/NUr1P3XrdZ
— MelzerzB (@Melzerz9) March 11, 2016
Muslim American protesters stand as crowd around them cheers Trump xenophobic rant #STL pic.twitter.com/VLzAEn8HKj
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) March 11, 2016
Protesters kicked out of Trump rally walk out with arms raised. Protesters cheer and supporters boo #stlouis pic.twitter.com/pStpFNFwLr
— FOX2now (@FOX2now) March 11, 2016
Trump supporter kind of losing his case outside the Trump rally. pic.twitter.com/vhhtNnrEqr
— June Randolph (@JuniusRandolph) March 11, 2016
But look at that! Peaceful conflict resolution at the Trump rally in St. Louis pic.twitter.com/v8ADzuHivx
— June Randolph (@JuniusRandolph) March 11, 2016
Trump rally. Literally the longest line I've ever seen. pic.twitter.com/eQlRFk2x24
— Trymaine Lee (@trymainelee) March 11, 2016
