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Added on the 22/12/2014 22:07:26 - Copyright : Reuters EN
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio calls on the public to put politics aside while families mourn the deaths of two police officers who were killed by a gunman. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
President Donald Trump let fly against demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday evening, who were protesting against the perceived racism of Columbus Day. Crowds dispersed on Sunday evening after police designated the gathering as a riot and appeared to make several arrests. According to Business Insider, Trump doubled down on his 'law and order' campaign rhetoric Monday morning. Referring to protesters as 'animals,' Trump retweeted a video of the protests, in which statues of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt were toppled. He also got a jab in at the Great State of California, tweeting that it was 'going to hell' and exhorted, 'Vote Trump!'
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman denounces demonstrators who threw rocks, bottles and fireworks at police while protesting the deadly shootings by officers of black men. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
At least 30 people were arrested in lower Manhattan during protests as states are still tallying election results. Some protesters had set fires and clashed with police, Business Insider reported. Protests have erupted across the country to demand a fair count of votes as several states await tallies. These tallies will determine who will win the 2020 presidential election. The protests started following President Donald Trump's re-election campaign said they would file lawsuits. The lawsuits would be to stop vote counts in several states where votes are underway.
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