Supporters follow Trump inside as protesters surround Target Center

As thousands of people flooded the area surrounding Target Center, the divisive nature of politics became increasingly prevalent. While each side of the event was heavily united within their own views, the two groups segregated themselves: everyone against President Trump was located outside, while everyone in support of the President was located inside. Despite the segregation of political views,...

As thousands of people flooded the area surrounding Target Center, the divisive nature of politics became increasingly prevalent. While each side of the event was heavily united within their own views, the two groups segregated themselves: everyone against President Trump was located outside, while everyone in support of the President was located inside. Despite the segregation of political views,...

President Trump spoke in support of law enforcement, protecting the Second Amendment, and decreasing unemployment. He also took an obligatory jab at the Press, leading the crowd to scream passionate “boo”s towards the Press Pit; he also spoke against Representative Ilhan Omar among other topics in his profanity-laced address.

While the interior of Target Center echoed with the laughter and cheers of Trump supporters in the sea of “Keep America Great,” “Keep America Working,” and “TRUMP PENCE 2020” signs, the exterior raged with the boos, chants, and screams of anti-Trump protestors in the ocean of signs featuring comments on everything from impeachment to the treatment of women. Many protestors also carried it...

Other speakers included MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, President Trump’s son, Eric Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence.

Though the demonstrations stayed peaceful throughout most of the evening, they eventually transitioned to fire-starting protests, which required the riot-gear-donning law enforcement to respond with pepper spray and tear gas.

While the interior of Target Center echoed with the laughter and cheers of Trump supporters in the sea of “Keep America Great,” “Keep America Working,” and “TRUMP PENCE 2020” signs, the exterior raged with the boos, chants, and screams of anti-Trump protestors in the ocean of signs featuring comments on everything from impeachment to the treatment of women. Many protestors also carried it...