March 4 Trump

March 4 Trump was a series of more than two dozen demonstrations organized throughout the United States on March 4, 2017, in support of President Donald Trump.[1][2] The official message of the demonstration was "Stop the fight. Let's all unite."[3] The founder of the March 4 Trump movement is Vincent Haney, who says he was inspired to create a peaceful pro-Trump movement after listening to commentary by famous individuals speaking out against Trump and watching the anti-Trump marches.[4] Some of the March organizers were part of the Tea Party movement.[5]

March 4 Trump
Demonstration in Washington, D.C.
DateMarch 4, 2017 (2017-03-04)
LocationUnited States
TypeDemonstrations
CauseSupport of President Donald Trump
Organized byVincent Haney, Corinne Braun, Peter Boykin
Non-fatal injuries7 (Berkeley, California)
Arrests10 (Berkeley, California)

Locations
Washington, D.C. rally

As of February 23, 2017, the Facebook page for the Washington, D.C., event, which was held at the National Mall,[2] showed 166 people planning to attend, with an additional 349 expressing interest and another 1,800 who had been invited.[6] On the day, an estimated 150 Trump supporters marched from the Washington Monument to Lafayette Square near the White House.[7]

Events were also held outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver and the Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan, New York City,[8] as well as in Columbus, Ohio, Florida (including Miami, Orlando, and Palm Beach), Indiana, Maine, Middletown, New Jersey, Missouri, Nashville, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.[9] Approximately 200 Trump supporters gathered in New York City.[7]

Trump waves to supporters at a rally in West Palm Beach, Florida

The March 4 Trump event at Berkeley became violent as pro-Trump and anti-Trump groups clashed on March 4.[10] The rally took place at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park at 2 pm, but fighting broke out before the rally started.[11] Anarchists dressed in black dominated the crowd by 3 pm.[11] Both sides alleged that violence was started by the other faction.[12] Smoke bombs were set off, with 7 people injured and 10 arrested.[13] The rally in support of Trump did not have the proper permits for a demonstration.[14] One man, Kyle Chapman, was arrested for allegedly hitting a protester in the head with a stick. Images of Chapman in his makeshift armor went viral as "Based StickMan" or "Alt-Knight." A campaign started by the Proud Boys to raise money for his bail and other expenses took in more than $85,000.[15][16][17]

The march in Lake Oswego, Oregon, which took place at George Rogers Park,[6] was also meant to protest against Governor Kate Brown's decision to continue offering sanctuary throughout Oregon, according to the event's primary organizer.[2] By February 23, 51 people were confirmed to attend the Lake Oswego march.[18] A counter-protest was reportedly being organized by Oregon Students Empowered.[1] On the day, approximately 200 Trump supporters assembled, and were met on the march by up to 700 anti-Trump demonstrators; ensuing disturbances led to three arrests.[19]

Four people were arrested for assaulting police in Olympia, Washington. 300 Trump supporters attended an event in Saint Paul, Minnesota. According to a Minnesota State Patrol officer, 50 counterprotesters started fighting, resulting in six arrests and charges of rioting and disorderly conduct.[20]

A march was planned in Springfield, Illinois, by two women who discovered that no marches had been organized yet in the state.[21] The Springfield rally attracted around 200 pro-Trump demonstrators.[22]

See also

References
  1. Williams, Kale (February 24, 2017). "Counter-protest planned for Lake Oswego 'March 4 Trump'". The Oregonian. Advance Publications. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  2. Macuk, Anthony (February 22, 2017). "Lake Oswego business owner plans 'March 4 Trump'". Lake Oswego Review. Pamplin Media Group. Retrieved February 25, 2017 – via KOIN.
  3. "Pro-Trump rally planned March 4 in Augusta". Portland Press Herald. Kennebec Journal. February 21, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  4. Poolaw, Rhiannon. "Oklahomans to unite and support the Nationwide Pro-Trump March at State Capitol". KSWO. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  5. "After anti-Trump protests, the president's fans organize their own rallies". Reuters. February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  6. Campuzano, Eder (February 23, 2017). "A Lake Oswego man is organizing Oregon's first 'March 4 Trump'". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  7. Lam, Stephen; Branfalt, Tim (March 5, 2017). "In day of pro-Trump rallies, California march turns violent". Reuters. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  8. "Trump supporters declare pride in president, slam opponents". Fox News. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  9. "Tens of People Rally Across the Country in 'March 4 Trump'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  10. "Violence at Berkeley 'March 4 Trump'". Reuters. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  11. "Violence erupts at pro-Trump rally in Berkeley". SFGate. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  12. "Violence breaks out at pro-Trump rally in Berkeley". Los Angeles Times. March 5, 2017. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  13. "The latest: 10 arrested in pro-Trump rally in Berkeley". Associated Press. March 4, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  14. "Trump fan jailed in Berkeley melee thanks 'all my supporters'". SFGate. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  15. "Berkeley 'March 4 Trump' Protesters Arrested, Await Charges". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  16. Feuer, Alan; Peters, Jeremy W. (June 2, 2017). "Fringe Groups Revel as Protests Turn Violent". The New York Times. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  17. Montgomery, Blake (April 27, 2017). "Here's What Happens When Your Life Becomes An Alt-Right Meme". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  18. Humphrey, Wm. Steven (February 23, 2017). ""March 4 Trump" Rally in Lake Oswego Sounds Like They Might Need Some Help". The Portland Mercury. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  19. Campuzano, Eder (March 5, 2017). "March 4 Trump meets resistance during Lake Oswego rally". The Oregonian. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  20. Bailey, Chelsea. "'March 4 Trump' Supporters Gather in Cities Across the Nation". NBC News. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  21. "Louisville women organize Trump rally". Effingham Daily News. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  22. Witkos, Matthew (March 5, 2017). "March 4 Trump Held in Springfield". WICS. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
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