The United States lived a MUCTOUNARY PROTESTS This Saturday against authoritarianism of President Donald Trump, with demonstrations convened in the 50 states of the country.
Although most developed peacefully, at least dozens of people were arrested in different cities for various incidents.
The national event, organized by multiple groups under the motto “No Kings” (No Kings, In English), I sought to denounce what they consider a growing authoritarianism of the Republican president.
The manifestations were carried out while in Washington DC A controversy took place military parade in commemoration of 250 Anniversary of the Armed Forces.
Key cities arrests: Las Vegas, New York and Austin
In Las Vegasnails 8 thousand people They concentrated to protest. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, 15 people were arrestedincluding four minors, for crimes such as Mortal weapon aggression and Possession of dangerous weapons.
In New Yorkthey were reported 12 arrests related to various criminal acts during manifestations. The city chief of the city, Jessica Tischhe said in his X account that the officers acted rapidly: “When a small number of individuals incurred criminal behaviors, New York police arrested them quickly”.
In Austin, Texasthe authorities arrested a person linked to a credible threat which caused the evacuation of State Capitol prior to the beginning of the protests.
Isolated incidents: violence and use of police force
In Culpeper, Virginiaa man was arrested after Accelerate your vehicle against a group of protestershitting at least one person. The Police Department confirmed that no injuries were registered.
In Nashville, Tennesseethe police arrested a protester who carried a mask And what seemed to be a firearmin addition to a banner with the phrase “Don’t step on me”
On the other hand, although Los Angeles It was one of the cities with the greatest participation, the police did not report arrests. However, local media reported that the agents used tear gas and Stunned grenades To disperse some protesters. Videos disseminated in social networks show Police mounted on horseback pushing protesterswho allegedly threw stones and bottles.
Political violence in Minesota shocks protesters
In a separate fact, but that raised the tension during the day, an alleged attack of political violence in Minesota. As confirmed by the Governor of the State, Tim WalzDemocratic congresswoman Melissa Hortman And her husband were killed at your homewhile the state senator John Hoffman And his wife were wounded by shooting of the same attacker.
The authorities still investigate the mobile of the attack, but the events occurred a few hours before the protests began nationwide, which reinforced the political tone of the mobilizations.