Thousands of demonstrators chanting anti-Nazi slogans converged Saturday on downtown Boston, dwarfing a small group of conservatives who cut short their “free speech rally”.
Boston’s police commissioner, William B. Evans, said an estimated 40,000 people attended the counter-protests and that officers made 27 arrests.
Police vans escorted conservatives out of the area, and angry counter-protesters scuffled with armed officers trying to maintain order.
President Trump wrote: “Great job by all law enforcement officers and Boston Mayor [Marty Walsh].”
He also applauded protesters who were “speaking out against bigotry and hate,” saying the country would “soon come together as one!”
Some counter-protesters dressed entirely in black and wore bandannas over their faces. They chanted anti-Nazi and anti-fascism slogans, and waved signs that said: “Love your neighbor,” ”Resist fascism” and “Hate never made U.S. great.” Others carried a large banner that read: “SMASH WHITE SUPREMACY.”
Boston Police Commissioner says bottles filled with urine were thrown at officers during protest…
Boston Police Commissioner says bottles filled with urine were thrown at officers during protest https://t.co/srYfo8OheR pic.twitter.com/a9B52iZ1sa
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 19, 2017
H/T: CBS News
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